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Development Projects
To meet growing shipping requirements and to enhance
port capacity, PQA has embarked on a number of
development projects. Some of the worth mentioning are
as under:
FWQ - Liquid Cargo Terminal
A dedicated Liquid Cargo Terminal at a cost of US$
11.4 million with a designed capacity of 4 million
tonnes per annum is being developed at the port. The
Terminal spread over an area of 16532 sq. meters and
will be capable to accommodate 35000 dwt vessels. So
far 90 % construction work has been completed. The project is
scheduled to be completed by October 2008.
QICT- 2nd Container Terminal
To handle increased volume of container traffic, 2nd
Container Terminal at a cost of US$ 250 million with
handling capacity of 1.175 million TEUs is planned by
Dubai Port World on BOT basis at an estimated cost of
US$ 250 million. Implementation Agreement signed with
DP World on 17th Aug. 2006 The Terminal spread over an
area of 250,000 sq. meters would be able to
accommodate 6000 TEUs Container vessels. NOCs from
various agencies have already been obtained.
Soil investigation has already been completed.
EPC contracts are being signed and 65% retention bund has been
completed.
Construction work has already been started. The project is likely
to be completed by October 2010.
Establishment of Grain & Fertilizer Terminal
Implementation Agreement for establishment of Grain and Fertilizer Terminal with handling capacity of four
million tonnes, on BOT basis, was signed on 3rd Sep.
2007 with Fauji Akbar Portia Marine Terminal (Pvt)
Limited, a consortium of Fauji Foundation, Akbar Group
and Portia Management Services, United Kingdom. The
Terminal would be able to accommodate 75000 dwt
vessels. Estimated cost of the project is US$ 100
million. NOCs from various agencies obtained. EPC
contracts signed. FAP achieved the date of
Effectiveness. The project is likely to be completed
by August 201
Establishment of LNG Floating Terminal by M/s Pakistan
GasPort Limited
Implementation Agreement for establishment of LNG Floating Terminal
on BOT basis by M/s Pakistan GasPort was signed on
April 28, 2007. The terminal with handling capacity of
3 million tonnes per annum shall be completed at a
cost of US$ 160 million. The Terminal will be able to
accommodate vessels of 75000 dwt vessels. Detailed
geo-referencing, bathymetric and geophysical surveys
completed. Detailed design of jetty and dredging work
under evaluation. Re-gas platform work awarded. The
project is likely to be completed by October 2010.
Coal, Clinker/Cement Terminal
A dedicated Coal, Clinker/Cement Terminal
with handling capacity of 4 million tonnes per annum is planned to
be developed on BOT basis
at a cost of US$ 150 million . The terminal will be equipped to
handled 75000 dwt vessels. Technical and Financial
proposals have already been evaluated. The same are
being forwarded to ECC/CCOI for award of project to
the successful bidder. Project execution period is 24
months after achieving date of effectiveness.
Establishment of LNG Floating Terminal by M/s Granada
Group
A specialized LNG Floating Terminal with annual handling capacity
of 3.5 million tonnes at an estimated cost of US$ 274
million is planned to be set at the port on BOT basis
by
M/s Granada Group of Companies. Technical and financial proposals
are under evaluation. The sponsors presented the
status of the project and future plan. Project
execution will be approximately 24 months after
achieving date of effectiveness.
Establishment of 2nd Oil Jetty
To handle crude oil and finished products of proposed Indus Oil
Refinery, 2nd Oil Jetty with handling
capacity of 9 million tonnes at an estimated cost of
US$ 20 million is planned to be set up at the Port.
The jetty shall be capable to accommodate vessels of
75000 dwt vessels. FOTCO have appointed M/s Techno
Consultants and Royal Haskoning of UK who are
finalizing Technical and Financial proposals. FOTCO
have submitted revised cost estimates which are being
evaluated.Project execution will be approximately 24 months after achieving
date of effectiveness.
Establishment of 2nd IOCB
On the request of Pakistan Steel Mills, 2nd IOCB has
been planned at the port , on BOT basis, with handling capacity of 8
million tonnes per annum at a cost of US$ 100 million.
The berth shall be capable to accommodate vessels of
75000 dwt class vessels. Implementation of the project
shall synchronize with expansion of Pakistan Steel
Mills.
Computerization at Port Qasim
To keep pace with technological advances of the modem
era and to improve efficiency of its services, PQA has
embarked on a comprehensive plan for computerization
of its services. Currently Personnel, Payroll, Cargo
Throughput and Store Inventory systems have been
computerized, whereas, work on Financial Accounting
and Land Management systems are in final stages. PQA
also plans networking at the port.
Deepening and Widening of Navigational Channel
To facilitate trade and to accommodate larger ships, PQA plans
Deepening & Widening of the Navigation Channel at a
cost of Rs. 5367 million. The PC-1 has already
been submitted. The project is to be completed within time span of two
years.
Textile
City
As approved by the GOP, a special EPZ for Textile City
is to be established in Eastern Zone of PQA. PQA has
already allotted 700 acres of land and possession
handed over on January 19, 2005. The Te1xtile City
will provide all infrastructure facilities necessary
for optimal operations of textile companies. Project
cost is expected Rs. 3.6 billion excluding Power Plant
& Waste Water Treatment Plant which would cost Rs. 5.1
billion.
PROJECTS ENVISAGED
Some of the major projects (planned 2006-2010) that
will contribute significantly to national economy are:
The Diamond Bar Island City (M/s EMAAR)
Textile City (M/s PTCL)
World Trade Centre (M/s Expo City Limited)
Desalination Plants(M/s California Enviro-Mgt Inc.
USA)
Industrial Park
Downstream Steel Units (M/s South Asia Steel Works)
Oil Refinery (M/s Noor Financial Investment Co.,
Kuwait)
Coal Power Project (M/s Metal Investment Holding
Corporation)
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