Ppl Settles Disputes With Descon Group Over Engineering Projects

On February 26, 2026, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) announced a significant settlement with Presson Descon International (Private) Limited (PDIL) and Descon Engineering Limited (DEL) regarding disputes from two major Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) projects: the Gambat South Gas Processing Facility II (GPF-II) and the Adhi LPG and NGL Recovery Plant III (Adhi-III). The disputes had been ongoing for several years, primarily concerning liquidated damages, withheld payments, and cost claims, which had escalated to court proceedings and arbitration. PPL disclosed that the settlement allows for the withdrawal of all pending court cases and treats the contracts as fully concluded, stating, "the GPF-II and Adhi-III contracts shall be treated as fully concluded, with no further or future liabilities or claims arising out of or in connection therewith" (ProPakistani, 2026; Profit Pakistan, 2026). This resolution is seen as a positive development for PPL, which plays a crucial role in Pakistan's energy sector, and it alleviates a significant operational overhang for the company.