HDIP Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan
	Website: http://www.hdip.com.pk/   Address: 230 Nazimuddin Road F-7/4, P.O. Box 1308, Islamabad Pakistan Ph#: +(92-51) 9203588, 9203958, Fax #: +(92-51) 9204902   Telephone: +92 51 9203588 +92 51 9203958   Facsimile: +92 51 9204902   Contact: Mr. Hilal A. Raza Director General & Chief Executive   Affiliated with: Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Petroleum   Staff Members: 270 70   (professionals) 200 (assistants)       Overview of Current Activities: Conducts and promotes research and technical services in safe, efficient and environmentally benign hydrocarbon development and utilization. Areas of technical expertise include: hydrocarbon fuels and alternates; combustion engineering; petroleum products development/ standardization; environment & petroleum resources conservation; petroleum products quality control; exploration research and technical services. Working to develop natural gas as alternative fuel for petrol/diesel driven vehicles. Monitors combustion efficiency for industrial clients; provides analysis and consultation for fuel and lube oil related problems. Provides advice and technical services on petroleum exploration, as well as on the environment and resource conservation; monitors petroleum products quality at retail outlets throughout Pakistan. Works to increase boiler efficiency and provide fuel and lube analysis for power generation; evaluates and develops catalysts for petroleum refining.   Return to Organizational Profiles