Overview
The White Oil Pipeline started commercial operation in March 2005. The system comprises a 786 km, 26-inch cross-country pipeline, storage tanks, pumping stations and related facilities.
Key Project Information
The Port Qasim terminal (WOTS-I) is connected with neighbouring oil terminals, refineries and pipeline networks in Karachi.
Milestones
PAPCO has added strategic storage over the years and operates and maintains the system under an arrangement with PARCO.
Salient Features
- Capacity: 8 million tons per year, expandable to 12 million tons
- Annual throughput: over 5 million tons of HSD and Mogas
- Stations: Port Qasim, Shikarpur and Mahmoodkot
- Pumping: 1,800 HP motor-driven pumps at Port Qasim and Shikarpur
- Operated and maintained in partnership with PARCO
Environmental Friendliness
Pipelines are a safer and cleaner way to move fuel than road tankers. Environmental compliance was considered in route selection and pump selection.
WOP Inauguration
The pipeline was inaugurated at Port Qasim on 26 August 2005.