KARACHI: The leading global players from the Energy Industry are participating at the 7th Pakistan Oil, Gas & Energy Exhibition and Conference – POGEE 2009, which is scheduled from 18th to 21st May 2009, at the Karachi Expo Centre. The exhibition is co-located with the 5th International Fire & Security Exhibition & Conference – FIRE & SECURITY Pakistan 2009.

The two co-located exhibitions have brought together 335 companies from 32 countries, including Austria, Germany, Italy, Turkey, UAE, UK; at the same time, there will be dedicated Chinese and Iranian pavilions. The increased international participation is a clear indication of the confidence that the international community has in Pakistan as a lucrative business destination.

POGEE has achieved global acclaim among the leading players operating in the Oil, Gas & Energy industry. The show has also received tremendous support, particularly from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, Mines and Minerals Development Department (Government of Sindh), Board of Investment, Engineering Development Board, Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association and CNG Dealers Association of Pakistan. The exhibition also has the distinguished sponsorship of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL).

On the other hand, FIRE & SECURITY Pakistan has been actively supported by the China Security & Protection Industry Association (CSPIA), Fire Protection Association of Pakistan and the Organization of Safety Management. The exhibition will serve as an ideal forum for boosting economic activity in the related sectors of Pakistan as well as integrating the regional markets. NNI