SINDH ENERGY DEPARTMENT

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Petroleum social Obligation

Petroleum Social Obligations and Production Bonus Funds

MoPNR Information on Social Obligations in Pakistan

 

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources (MoPNR) provides information regarding the social obligations of Exploration and Production (E&P) companies operating in Pakistan. The available information includes:

 

  • Status of Social Welfare Obligations of E&P Companies.

  • Final Marine Research Fee.

  • Details of Production Bonus Payments.

  • Royalty paid to the provinces from 1989–90 up to 31 March 2014.

For further details, please visit the official website of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources.

 

District-wise Summary of Petroleum Production Bonus Funds in Sindh

 

A district-wise summary of Petroleum Production Bonus Funds in Sindh is available for the following districts:

 

  1. Badin

  2. Dadu

  3. Ghotki

  4. Jacobabad

  5. Jamshoro

  6. Kamber

  7. Kashmore

  8. Khairpur

  9. Matiari

  10. Mirpurkhas

  11. Naushahro Feroze

  12. Sanghar

  13. Shikarpur

  14. Sujawal

  15. Sukkur

  16. Tando Muhammad Khan

  17. Tando Allahyar

  18. Thatta

  19. Umerkot

  20. Tharparkar

  21. Hyderabad

  22. Larkana

  23. Shaheed Benazirabad

 

Petroleum Social Welfare Obligations of E&P Companies in Sindh

 

A district-wise summary of the Social Welfare Obligations of Exploration and Production (E&P) Companies operating in Sindh is maintained for the relevant districts, including:

 

  • Badin

  • Dadu

  • Ghotki

  • Jacobabad

  • Jamshoro

  • Kamber

  • Kashmore

  • Khairpur

  • Matiari

  • Mirpurkhas

  • Naushahro Feroze

  • Sanghar

  • Shikarpur

  • Sujawal

  • Sukkur

  • Tando Muhammad Khan

  • Tando Allahyar

  • Thatta

  • Umerkot

  • Tharparkar

  • Hyderabad

  • Larkana

  • Shaheed Benazirabad

Reports on Utilization of Funds and Social Welfare Obligations

 

Reports submitted by the Deputy Commissioners cover the utilization of:

 

  • Production Bonus Funds

  • Marine Research and Coastal Development Fees

  • Social Welfare Obligations of E&P Companies

 

These reports provide district-wise information regarding the utilization and implementation of funds allocated for development and social welfare activities.

 

Production Bonus

 

A consolidated summary of Production Bonus funds is maintained on a district-wise basis. The available information includes the status of Production Bonus funds as of 31 December 2014.

Marine Research and Coastal Development Fee

 

The Department maintains a summary of Marine Research and Coastal Development Fees received in Sindh. These funds are associated with petroleum exploration and production activities and are utilized for relevant research and development purposes.

 

10% Share of Royalty

 

In accordance with the relevant Supreme Court judgment in C.P. No. 46/2013 dated 27 December 2013, information relating to the 10% share of royalty is maintained on a district-wise basis. The available information includes:

 

  • District-wise details of the 10% share of royalty.

  • Ongoing Annual Development Programme (ADP) schemes funded through the 10% share of royalty.

  • Details of ADP schemes for 2014–15.

  • Consolidated summaries of the 10% share of royalty.

  • District-wise translated versions of the relevant information.

 

ADP Schemes Funded through the 10% Share of Royalty

 

The Department maintains details of development schemes financed through the 10% provincial share of royalty. These schemes are intended to support development activities in the districts receiving royalty benefits.

 

Consolidated Production Bonus Summary

 

A consolidated district-wise summary of Production Bonus funds as of 31 December 2014 is maintained by the Department. The information provides an overview of Production Bonus allocations and related district-level details.

 

Relevant Legal and Supporting Documents

 

The available records also include information relating to the Supreme Court judgment in C.P. No. 46/2013 dated 27 December 2013, along with district-wise summaries, translated versions, and related financial and development information concerning Production Bonus, Marine Research and Coastal Development Fees, and the 10% share of royalty.