Rs305.76 million welfare projects being executed in KP's O&G producing districts.

ISLAMABAD -- The two leading Exploration and Production (E&P) companies have allocated an amount of Rs305.76 million to carry out welfare schemes and development projects in three oil and gas producing districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during the current fiscal year.

Under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) would spend Rs14.95 million in Kohat and Rs187.11 million in Karak districts, while MOL Pakistan has allocated Rs103.70 million in Karak, Kohat and Hangu districts for the purpose, according to an official document available with reporter.

The OGDCL would utilize funds amounting to Rs0.922 million for establishment of Computer and Language Centre at Government College Technology Kohat, for which tendering is in process.

Whereas, around five underground water storage tanks are being constructed in different localities of the district, besides installing solar system on existing pressure pumps and providing 1500 RFT (Remote-Field Testing) pipeline at a cost of Rs0.906 million.

It is also spending Rs12.63 million for construction of room, "causeway and RCC bridge" at different locations of Shakardara, Rs 0.187 million on establishment of pond at Sherabad (Sharki Sherinai), Kohat district and 0.30 million for provision of football kits to local teams besides arranging cricket tournament.

In Karak district, the OGDCL would provide Rs27.55 million for construction of an academic block at the Postgraduate College and new rooms at primary schools besides providing study benches.

The company would also give funds amounting to Rs24.50 million for provision of...