KARACHI: Amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and India, the country’s oil sector activated emergency response protocols to ensure uninterrupted supplies of JP8 jet fuel and maintain national energy security, the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) revealed in a communication to authorities.
In a letter to the Director General (Oil), Petroleum Division, and the Chairperson of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), OCAC outlined the proactive measures undertaken by the industry to safeguard critical petroleum supplies and infrastructure during the sensitive period.
OCAC highlighted that, in light of the prevailing security concerns, the industry maintained close coordination with all stakeholders — including the Petroleum Division, Ogra, port authorities, and oil marketing companies — to monitor fuel availability, especially JP8, and ensure the continuity of supply chains.
The council noted that sales trends of Motor Spirit (MS) were actively monitored, and contingency plans were communicated to relevant authorities to preempt any disruptions. Terminal operators across Pakistan were instructed to conduct preparedness drills and coordination meetings to reinforce operational resilience.
These efforts, according to OCAC, were instrumental in maintaining national readiness and ensuring that the energy infrastructure remained responsive and secure during a time of potential crisis.
