Committees Listing

• The General Body
• Executive Committee
• PPEPCA Expert Committee on Petroleum Policy/Rules
• PPEPCA Expert Committee on Import/Export & Procurement
• PPEPCA Expert Committee on Finance/Taxation & Royalty
• PPEPCA Expert Committee on Health Safety & Environment
• PPEPCA Expert Committee on Human Resource Development
• PPEPCA Expert Committee on Technical/Operational Matters
• PPEPCA Expert Committee on Community Development

Term of References

• Expert Committee on Petroleum Policy / Rules
• Expert Committee on Import / Export & Procurement
• Expert Committee on Finance / Taxation & Royalty
• Expert Committee on HSE
• Expert Committee on Human Resource Development
• Expert Committee on Technical / Operational Matters

PPEPCA Expert Committee on Community Development

Expert Committee on Petroleum Policy / Rules
Terms of Reference
Government policies rules, and regulations related to the E&P Business.
Role:

• To serve as a forum to deliberate upon and examine issues and matters of common interest to the E&P Sector, assigned to them by the Executive Committee, including proposals / drafts received from the Federal / Provincial Governments and develop/propose joint strategy / recommendations.
• Examine and analyze various issues of common interest relating to E&P Business from the Members perspectives and develop recommendations / strategies for future course of action.
• Ascertain collective views of Members on proposed strategy / recommendations firmed up by the committee
• Communicate its recommendations and opinion to the Executive Committee / General Body for their consideration and approval for future course of action
• To represent PPEPCA before Government and other agencies relating to E&P Business as and when designated by the Executive Committee / General Body

Expert Committee on Import/Export & Procurement
Terms of Reference
Role:

• To serve as a forum to deliberate upon and examine issues and matters of common interest to the Petroleum Sector, assigned to them, including proposals/drafts received from the Federal/Provincial Governments and develop/propose joint strategy/recommendations.
• Examine and analyse various issues of common interest relating to E & P Sector from the Members perspectives and develop recommendations/strategies for future course of action.
• Ascertain collective views of Members on proposed strategy/recommendations firmed up by the Committee
• Communicate its recommendations and opinion to the Executive Committee General Body for their consideration and approval for future course of action
• To represent PPEPCA before Government and other agencies relating to E & P matters as and when designated by the

Executive Committee/General Body
Goals:

1. Assist Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, if required, in consolidating recommendations with regard to import/export policies related to material used by E & P companies.
2. Assist Government Bodies in joint survey / identification of local manufacturers who could be treated at par with foreign manufacturers with regard to Price, Quality and Delivery.
3. Examine any issues of common interest to E & P companies with relation to Government annual import policies for taking up with relevant authorities.
4. Share the experiences with regard to procurement of E & P material through fast developing mode of E-Procurement.

Expert Committee on Finance/Taxation & Royalty
Terms of Reference
Scope:

• To identify & attend to issues affecting the E&P Sector on behalf of PPEPCA and advise on all matters pertaining to Finance, Taxation and Royalty.
• To help PPEPCA devise a joint strategy for coping with the repercussions of Govt. fiscal measures.
  Role:
• To serve as a forum to examine issues and develop mutual consensus through members perspectives on suggested future courses of action
• To take up matters of common interest with Govt. bodies like CBR/Govt. Holdings etc. to establish ways for smooth tax collection, minimizing hindrances.
• To prepare recommendations for Govt. through Trade Bodies as a feedback from the petroleum sector on tax legislation
• To review and finalize E&P policies rules agreements and matters pertaining to royalty though mutual deliberation and coordination Govt. bodies.

Goals:

1. Act as a platform to protect E&P Sector interest and avert the implications of Govt. adverse commercial policies.
2. Seek maximum benefit/congruous rules to eradicate hindrances in smooth discharge of statutory obligations of E&P Coys.
3. Serve as a negotiator with Govt. bodies recommending possible solutions to problems confronting E&P Sector and strengthen PPEPCA's role within a vigorous forum.
4. Keep member companies abreast of dynamic, fiscal revisions and effects thereof on the Petroleum Sector
5. Review matters concerning E&P Companies vis a vis Finance/Taxation & Royalty and resolve these issues based on mutually agreed strategies.
6. In the national interest of augmenting investment in the E&P sector, assist Govt. through fortification of the collective stance to gear up efforts to produce a congenial environment for advancement of investment

Expert Committee on HSE
Terms of Reference
Role:

• To advise the Association on all issues pertaining to Health, Safety and the Environment affecting the Exploration and Production industry
• To interface with the Government of Pakistan on all industry HSE issues which involve the setting and implementation of HSE standards
• To ensure coherence in HSE related discussions across the industry and the with external parties
• To establish links with relevant bodies that are external to the industry but who can make contributions to the benefit of the industry

Goals:

1. To be able to provide examples of 'Best Practice' in response to HSE based queries
2. To freely share information on successes and failure within the PPEPCA body and with the industry Contractors
3. To create an atmosphere of trust and competence in PPEPCA’s HSE position
4. By means of site visits and reviews to establish a reputation for effective dissemination of means of continuous performance improvement
5. To share experience and development goal with the Technical and Operational Expert Committee

Expert Committee on Human Resource Development
Terms of Reference
Role:

• To serve as a forum to deliberate upon and examine issues and matters of common interest to the Petroleum Sector, assigned to them, including proposals / drafts received from the Federal / Provincial Governments and develop/propose joint strategy / recommendations.
• Examine and analyze various issues of common interest relating to E & P Sector from the Members perspectives and develop recommendations / strategies for future course of action.
• Ascertain collective views of Members on proposed strategy /recommendations firmed up by the committee
• Communicate its recommendations and opinion to the Executive Committee/General Body for their consideration and approval for future course of action.
• To represent PPFPCA before Government and other agencies relating to E&P matters as and when designated by the Executive Committee / General Body.

Goals:

1. Determine the training needs of E&P companies in technical and management aspects
2. Facilitate streamlining / development of oil and gas industry related training at national level in collaboration / affiliation with existing training benefit of PPEPCA members. institutes, universities and petroleum industry for optimal
3. Survey training facilities related to petroleum industry available within the country.
4. Determine the available expertise for delivering training related to petroleum industry in technical and management aspects; including retired and serving professionals in the petroleum sector.
5. Keep itself updated on the changes / introduction of new technology and suggest training programmes accordingly.
6. Develop a code of ethics for lateral movement of employees from Public Sector to Private Sector Companies and / or vice versa.
7. Review the issues of common interest to the E & P industry related to training obligations under the PCA's.

Expert Committee on Technical / Operational Matters
Terms of Reference
Role:

• To serve as a forum to deliberate upon and examine issues and matters of common interest to the E&P Sector, assigned to them, including proposals/drafts received from the Federal/Provincial Governments and develop/propose joint strategy/recommendations.
• Examine and analyze various issues of common interest relating to E&P Sector from the Members perspectives and develop recommendations/strategies for future course of action
• Ascertain collective views of Members on proposed strategy/recommendations firmed up by the committee.
• Communicate its recommendations and opinion to the Executive Committee/ General Body for their consideration and approval for future course of action.
• To represent PPEPCA before Government and other agencies relating to E&P matters as and when designated by the Executive Committee/General Body.

Goals:

1. To set a strategic vision and direction for PPEPCA members from exploration lead to producing field and hydrocarbon market.
2. Focus on making a difference, supporting breakthrough initiatives.
3. Facilitate the agreement of a common direction for the PPEPCA members on existing and future exploration and operational issues.
4. Be proactive in supporting initiatives, which unlock the hydrocarbon resources of Pakistan.
5. Maintain a close link with PPEPCA Expert Committee on HSE.

Functional Areas Covered by the Expert Committee:

• Exploration
• Development
• Drilling completion and well work
• Operations & Production

Focus Areas:

• Petroleum Engineering, Field Engineering and Field Development
• Application of technology
• Facilitate smooth running of existing operations

Communication:

• Interface between the GOP and PPEPCA members on the functional issues
• Liaison with existing centers of Excellence in Pakistan
• Facilitation of a industry wide contact list for each function (web site)
• Technology sharing - experiences, new application, innovation
• Technology recognition awards to stimulate transfer and innovation

PPEPCA Expert Committee on Community Development
Role:

• To advise the Association on all issues of Community Development pertaining to the Petroleum E&P Industry.
• To interface as required with the Government of Pakistan on Community Development / Social Welfare obligations under the PCAs.
• To provide guidelines on values and principles to institute and ensure coherent and industry representative Community Development dialogue with external parties on strategic and policy issues.
• To network and develop linkage with relevant external bodies who may develop mutually beneficial partnerships with the Industry on Community Development.

Goals:

• To collate and present, as per the needs, Industry best practices on Community Development to the member companies and external bodies.
• To initiate and promote the sharing of Community Development Activities by E&P Companies with strategic stakeholders.
• To ensure that a consistent message on Community Development is articulated by the E&P Industry.
• To create an atmosphere of trust and competence in PPEPCA’s Community Development mandate.
• To facilitate field visits, information sharing, and mutual exchange of experiences among the member companies.
• To share experience and learning with the HSE, Operational and Petroleum Policy / Rules Expert Committee.
• To develop guidelines and measurements to allow PPEPCA member companies to actively monitor improvements in the Communities where they operate.