# Pakistan and Saudi Arabia energy cooperation

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-and-saudi-arabia-energy-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-10-29T08:40:48.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Pakistan is facing a severe energy supply crisis involving rising fuel costs and disrupted liquefied natural gas imports. This shortage is linked to the US-Iran conflict, which has impacted shipments from Qatar. In response, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik visited Saudi Arabia to attend the 17th International Energy Forum to discuss sustainable energy investments.

Following these discussions, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in the petroleum, energy, and mining sectors. The partnership focuses on oil storage, refinery upgrades, and the supply of crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas. Pakistan has introduced a tax-neutral bonded storage policy to allow Saudi companies to establish commercial oil reserves. Plans are also underway to develop a major petroleum storage and refining complex in Hub, Balochistan, intended to serve as a regional energy corridor for Central Asian and Chinese markets.

## Claims

- Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to cooperate in oil storage, refinery upgrades, and mineral development. (reported by 8 sources)
- Pakistan approved a tax-neutral bonded storage policy for Saudi companies. (reported by 6 sources)
- A major petroleum storage and refining complex is planned for Hub, Balochistan. (reported by 6 sources)
- Technip Energies UK will provide technical guidance for the Hub refining complex. (reported by 5 sources)
- The Saudi Embassy in Islamabad has introduced same-day visa processing for Pakistani citizens. (reported by 3 sources)
- Pakistan and Singapore agreed to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and education. (reported by 1 source)
- Pakistan and Singapore are celebrating the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia expand energy and petroleum cooperation

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to enhance cooperation in oil storage, refinery modernization, and mineral development, including a new tax-neutral bonded storage policy.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-discusses-economic-cooperation-with-bangladesh-and-saudi-arabia

### 2026-10-10: Pakistan Petroleum Minister visits Saudi Arabia amid energy crisis

Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik is attending an energy forum in Saudi Arabia amid a domestic supply crunch and rising fuel costs caused by disrupted LNG shipments.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-petroleum-minister-visits-saudi-arabia-amid-energy-crisis

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