Pakistan State Oil (PSO) became the first oil marketing company (OMC) to raise the country's fuel standard from Euro 2 to euro 5, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
PSO's Hi-Octane 97 Euro 5 was unveiled at a formal ceremony at PSO Service Station-2 in Islamabad. Energy and Oil Minister Omar Ayub Khan and the Prime Minister's Special Assistant for Oil Nadeem Babar welcomed the events.
“PSO's Hi-Octane 97 RON Euro 5 fuel is available in PSO stores in all major cities in the country,” the statement said.
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On this occasion, Omar Ayub Khan praised the OMC's flagship for the introduction of Euro 5 fuels in Pakistan, saying, "Prime Minister Imran Khan is very keen to understand the challenges of climate change and the introduction of Euro 5 fuels. short time demonstrates our commitment to reducing air pollution in a cleaner environment. ”
He said it was high time the country adopted improved fuel standards that could reduce the negative impact on the environment and help the country move towards a sustainable future. "Improving fuel quality will ultimately benefit consumers and contribute to a cleaner environment with less pollution."
SAPM Nadeem Babar also praised the PSO's initiative, saying, “We owe it to our future generations to leave them a livable planet. We are on the right track and have taken important initiatives to address the challenges of climate change. Improving fuel standards is an important step towards a cleaner, greener Pakistan. The PSO deserves applause for the country on its way to a better future. "
On the occasion, PSO's CEO Zafar I Usmani said: “As Pakistan's largest energy company, PSO is leading the renewable energy revolution and looking for new ways to serve customers with a wider range of green fuel options.
I am proud to say that PSO is one of the pioneers in steering the country towards a sustainable future. The reform and preparation process for PSO over the next 15 years is already underway - this will make PSO a very robust and profitable sustainable company. "
PSO CEO and CEO Syed Muhammad Taha expressed his opinion during the ceremony: “With the introduction of the Euro 5 standard fuel, we want to strengthen the trust that millions of Pakistanis place in us every day.
As the new product range puts us on a par with fuels by international standards, PSO is proud to be the first OMC to lead the country into an era of high performance, environmentally friendly and high performance fuels. Fuels from the Euro 5 standard significantly reduce emissions and contribute to a healthy environment for our future generations. "
