Wafi Energy Launches Retail Station with Recycled Plastic
Rawalpindi: Wafi Energy, a Shell licensee in Pakistan, inaugurated on Thursday the country’s second retail station constructed using recycled plastic.
The new retail site is situated in Police Lines, Rawalpindi. It has been built using 7,700 kilograms of plastic waste. This is equivalent to more than 5.8 million pieces of end-of-life plastics, infused into construction materials.
The first such retail station was launched in Karachi in collaboration with Wafi Tameer alumni startup, Concept Loop. It used 6,500 kilograms of plastic waste, around 1.3 million pieces, to create durable pavers and concrete blocks. Refineries claim Rs 47 billion losses
A similar eco-friendly initiative by Wafi includes a 730-foot plastic road outside its Karachi head office. This has been built with 2.5 tonnes of waste lubricant bottles. It has also proved to be resilient against heat and rain while benefiting the community.
Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Zubair Shaikh, CEO of Wafi Energy, said: “At Wafi Energy,
sustainability is not just a commitment. It is a responsibility. With the launch of Pakistan’s second retail site made with recycled plastic, we are demonstrating how innovation and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
“By reusing over 5.8 million pieces of plastic waste, this site is more than just a fuel station — it is a symbol of our belief in a cleaner, greener future for Pakistan,” he said.
The officials from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also attended the inauguration ceremony.
