Islamabad: (Parliament Times) The annual dinner of officers of OGDCL was hosted by the OGDCL Officers’ Association at a local Hotel in Islamabad. Dr. Qamar Javaid Sharif, Chairman Board of Directors, OGDCL was the Chief Guest for the evening. Mr Zahid Mir, Managing Director/CEO members of Board of Directors, senior officials of OGDCL, a large number of OGDCL’s Officers participated in the event.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Qamar Javaid Sharif Chairman BoD appreciated the cordial and positive tendency of the association.. He vowed the heartfelt dedication and keenness in Company’s all endeavors/ventures/projects enabling OGDCL to become a backbone support of the country’s economy and a backlash to the energy crisis.
Chairman BoD shared the strategy for enhancing production to reduce reliance on energy imports. He said board will focus on three key areas which include growth strategy and talent to increase production of the company.
Dr. Qamar Javaid emphasized that board will also focus on exploration of shale oil and tight gas with joint ventures of foreign companies to attract foreign investments. He stated that time to drill a well with a depth of about 10,000 feet (3048 meters) takes on average of about 6 months as compared to other countries where usually a similar well is drilled in 4 to 6 weeks. Although Pakistan’s geological formations are relatively more challenging to drill but there is an opportunity to improve performance.
Mr. Zahid Mir, Managing Director/CEO said that the true wealth of an Oil Company is neither its hardware nor its buildings and field assets but its human resource. A motivated focused, qualified, experience and dedicated work force can work wonders for an oil company.
The MD and the chairman emphasized that each employee of the OGDCL is an ambassador of the company. They need to reflect and manage a positive image/perception of the company.
Earlier in his welcome address Mr. Mahmood Ul Hassan Gurmani, President OGDCL Officers’ Association congratulated the Chairman, Board of Directors on assuming his responsibilities and acknowledged the leadership of the management for steering the company forward.
