Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL) and Engro Elengy Terminal Limited (EETL) hosted an industry-wide event in Karachi, bringing together key stakeholders from Pakistan’s terminals and maritime ecosystem to recognize the role of critical terminal infrastructure in supporting national economic progress, energy security and everyday life across the country.
The event was attended by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Chairman Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Rear Admiral (R) Syed Moazzam Ilyas, along with other stakeholders and colleagues from across Engro.
Speaking at the event, the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs said, “Pakistan’s maritime progress is built on a strong partnership between the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, PQA, and Engro working as one ecosystem. The talent and capability within our country is immense – and evident in the seamless operations we see every day. Scaling such investments is vital for long-term national growth, instead of diverting capital into external markets. Pakistan is our home, and it continues to offer real opportunity.”
Pakistan’s economy remains deeply dependent on maritime trade, with nearly 90% of the country’s trade moving through sea routes. Against this backdrop, efficient and safe terminal operations play a central role in ensuring uninterrupted movement of energy, LNG, LPG, chemicals and industrial inputs that keep industries running, businesses open and households supplied.
Through conducive policies and a progressive approach, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs continues to enable foreign investment and support future growth in the sector. At the same time, PQA has remained a reliable partner in ensuring Pakistan’s energy and trade hub operates with safety and operational excellence. With the continued guidance and support of both authorities, Engro’s terminal businesses have focused on strengthening infrastructure capability and operational efficiency.
Syed Ammar Shah, CEO of Engro’s terminals, said, “We see ourselves as enablers of national progress – with every vessel handled, every cargo delivered, and every safe operation completed, we support businesses, keep industries running, and make everyday life possible across Pakistan.”
EETL contributes approximately 15% of Pakistan’s daily gas requirements and has enabled around USD 5 billion in savings through more efficient power generation. EVTL, meanwhile, serves almost 50% of imported gas demand, helping ensure that energy continues to move from port to pipeline to people.
Beyond energy, EVTL handles chemicals that serve as building blocks for key sectors of Pakistan’s economy, including textiles, construction, infrastructure development and agriculture. The company’s teams safely handle flammable, toxic, cryogenic and corrosive products every day, forming a critical link in Pakistan’s industrial supply chain while contributing annual savings of up to USD 500 million for the country.
The event underscored that Engro’s terminals are not only strategic infrastructure assets, but also key enablers of industrial productivity, energy reliability and economic continuity. From supporting power generation and industrial production to enabling household energy supply and agricultural inputs, Engro’s terminal operations remain closely linked with everyday life across Pakistan.
