One of the most esteemed engineering schools in the nation, UET in Lahore was founded in 1921. Over the years, it has taken the lead in professional training, research, and education.
The establishment of the “Centre of Excellence for Research, Development & Training (CERDT) at University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, was funded by Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), a significant E&P company that has been operating since the early 1950s and one of the largest corporate donors in the nation.
One of the most esteemed engineering schools in the nation, UET in Lahore was founded in 1921. Over the years, it has taken the lead in professional training, research, and education.
At a ceremony held at UET, Lahore, MD and CEO PPL Imran Abbasy handed the Vice Chancellor, UET Lahore, Professor Dr Syed Mansoor Sarwar, the cheque for the first tranche of Rs. 21 million for the establishment of CERDT.
Abbasy also laid the cornerstone while receiving a project update on the spot. On this occasion, representatives from both organisations were present. As a result, PPL has pledged an overall grant of Rs. 51.1 million over the following three years, which will cover the building of the CERDT as well as the purchase of furniture, equipment, and simulation tools.
Abbasy emphasised that PPL, as a significant stakeholder in meeting the nation’s energy needs, remains committed to investing in the advancement of human resources and the use of cutting-edge technology for the exploration and production sector through partnerships between academia and business as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme.
The CERDT at UET aims to be the first centre of its kind in Pakistan’s oil and gas industry for building technical personnel’s capacity and training, so they can both meet local demand and export skilled workers.
The Center will also play a significant role in R&D in fields related to the oil and gas industry, support PPL for internal E&P studies, and organise national and international conferences and seminars on petroleum.