Lahore, Pakistan: The 18th edition of the Pakistan Oil, Gas & Energy Exhibition (POGEE) kicked off with great fervor at the Lahore Expo Centre, showcasing the latest advancements in Oil, Gas, and Power technologies. This year’s event, held alongside the 15th Safe Secure Pakistan (SSP) exhibition, witnessed a notable gathering of industry leaders and participants from both national and international spheres.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, a symbol of the event’s commencement, was graced by esteemed personalities including Mr. Zaki Aijaz, Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industries (FPCCI), Zia Salahuddin, Executive Director of Oil & Gas Development Company (Pakistan) Limited (OGDCL), Dr. Abdul Rehman, Administrator of RESCUE-1122 (Punjab Emergency Services), and Rao Asif Ali, Director of Chevron Pakistan.
Despite its hiatus, POGEE and SSP attracted robust participation from renowned international and local energy entities such as Siemens Pakistan, JC Electronics (Netherlands), Flanders Investment & Trade (Belgium), and Hangzhou Turbine Power Group (China). Scheduled from May 8th to May 10th, 2024, this event promises to be a convergence point for thousands of delegates representing key stakeholders and government bodies.
The chief guest highlighted the pivotal role of POGEE and SSP in providing valuable avenues for stakeholders in the oil, gas, power, safety, and security sectors, facilitating business expansion and diversification within Pakistan. He lauded Pegasus Consultancy for consistently organizing impactful events that unite diverse exhibitors and decision-makers, fostering the exchange of cutting-edge technologies and expert insights.
Discussions during the event centered on Pakistan’s energy sector’s critical role in economic and industrial progress, emphasizing the imperative need for sustainable energy sources to mitigate environmental impacts. The recently released ‘Integrated Energy Planning’ (IEP) report forecasts a significant surge in the country’s energy demand by 2030, presenting lucrative investment prospects for global enterprises.
Pegasus Consultancy, renowned for orchestrating high-profile trade exhibitions in Pakistan annually, including IFTECH, Plasti&Pack, POGEE, and Safe Secure Pakistan, has attracted substantial international participation. Aamer Khanzada, the Managing Director, expressed contentment with this year’s overwhelming response, with 100 companies from 17 countries showcasing a diverse array of petroleum-related products and services.
Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) stands as the strategic partner for POGEE, with Chevron Group as the Gold Sponsor, representing industry giants like Chevron, TEXACO, and CALTEX. Alongside POGEE, the concurrent 15th International Fire, Safety, Security & Health Exhibition – ‘Safe Secure Pakistan’ anticipates drawing a large audience from pertinent industrial sectors.
Story by Tahir Amin Malik
