Protective Arrangements & Flood Relief
Protective Arrangements & Flood Relief Activity at Zamzama Field
During prolonged monsoon season, heavy rainfall persisted for nearly two months, with approximately 1,660 mm of rain recorded in Right Bank region. In addition to local rainfall, the area received significant inflows of rainwater and flash floods from Balochistan, as well as hill torrents from Kirthar range, which accumulated along the F.P. Bund. The collapse of the western bund of MNV Drain / Chandan Wah resulted in flooding across the entire western side of the area, submerging well locations and surrounding installations.
From the onset of flooding until normalization of conditions, Orient Petroleum continuously monitored the situation to ensure the safety of its facilities and surrounding communities. In parallel with safeguarding its operations, the Company actively supported affected communities by providing food supplies and humanitarian assistance.
At the request of the District Administration, Dadu, and Pakistan Army, Orient Petroleum facilitated visits by international and national dignitaries, including the UN Ambassador Ms. Angelina Jolie, to observe the flood situation and relief efforts undertaken in the area. The Company also arranged a visit of Ms. Malala Yousafzai along with Provincial Cabinet Ministers Syed Sardar Shah and Azra Pechuho. Furthermore, Orient Petroleum coordinated and supported approximately sixty French Army personnel, along with Pakistan Army and Police representatives, who were deployed under a United Nations mission to assist flood victims. The French team installed six water purification plants within the Zamzama Gas Plant premises, and Orient Petroleum facilitated the distribution of safe drinking water to the affected communities.
Another major social initiative undertaken by Orient Petroleum was the establishment of a free medical camp outside the main gate of Zamzama Gas Plant to serve displaced residents living in temporary flood camps along MNV Drain bund and nearby villages. The medical camp operated for ten days, providing free medical treatment to flood-affected individuals. The majority of patients were treated for malaria, fever, heatstroke, and gastrointestinal illnesses, and received appropriate medical care.
