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"Our customers benefit

from our sustainable

e-save solutions for the
Energy shortage: production of manmade

fibers within growth
Negotiations underway to markets like textile and

apparel, infrastructure,
finalize MOU for Pak-Russia transportation, food,

energy and electronics. “
$10 billion offshore gas Georg Stausberg,

pipeline deal CEO Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Segment

As a consequence of electricity and gas load-shedding, the textile production capacity of various
sub-sectors has been reduced. Joint meetings have been held at APTMA house to address alarming
energy crisis faced by the textile industry. Electrical and gas load shedding has reduced the
production up to 30% and 70% respectively. Due to increased electricity tariff, the cost of doing
business has also increased. Also, only in Punjab, they energy supply disruption was causing an
estimated loss of One billion rupees per day. Pakistan textile industry is losing its competitive
advantage in the international market.

A memorandum of understanding is being finalized for an offshore pipeline deal of a bilateral From Melt to Yarn, Fibers and Nonwovens
negotiation to supply gas to Pakistan with a $10 billion investment in Russia. After the MoU is signed,
offshore gas pipeline project feasibility would commence next year.

The Russian energy plant, Gazprom is being finalized for the investment. The investment is crucial for It all starts with a few chemicals. Transforming these into smart clothing, technical textiles
the off shore pipeline project that will encourage regional connectivity. The gas pipeline from Lahore to or tire cord requires great ideas, outstanding equipment and sophisticated processes.
Karachi (North-South) route survey has been completed which is of 1100-kilometer gas pipeline.
Meanwhile, the Price Negotiations Committee is in the process of finalizing its tariff. Oerlikon Manmade Fibers engineers support you in ensuring that your entire project
is a total success. We will accompany you on your journey from chemical product to
Under the project, approximately 12.4 billion cubic meters of gas would be transported per annum L@ML@CD jADQR %QNL DMFHMDDQHMF @MC ONKXBNMCDMR@SHNM SN ROHMMHMF SDWSTQHMF @MC
through a 42 inch diameter pipeline. nonwoven production.

From Melt to Yarn, Fibers and Nonwovens.

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