Mari Energies Limited Appoints Chairman

The Board of Directors (BoD) at Mari Energies Limited, previously known as Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI), has re-appointed Lt Gen Anwar Ali Hyder, HI(M), (retd), as the chairman of the organization.

This development was communicated in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday by the Exploration and Production (E&P) company.

The notice stated, “We are pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of Mari Energies Limited, during their meeting on June 24, 2025, at 3:30 pm, has re-appointed Lt Gen Anwar Ali Hyder, HI(M), (retd), Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Fauji Foundation, as the chairman of the Mari Energies Board of Directors, effective June 24, 2025.”

According to details available on Mari Energies’ official website, Lt Gen Hyder (retd) has vast experience in areas such as planning, organizational strategy, and management.

Background of Lt Gen Hyder (retd)

Mari Petroleum Company Limited notes, “Throughout his career with the Pakistan Army, he held prestigious command, staff, and instructional roles. His last appointment was as Principal Staff Officer to the Chief of Army Staff as Adjutant General of the Pakistan Army.

“In this capacity, he led various welfare projects and large-scale commercial activities at both the Army and national levels. This included developing strategies for the growth of Fauji Foundation Companies and chairing the Army Welfare Trust,” the website mentioned.

Additionally, he was a member of the Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).

About Mari Energies

Mari Energies is recognized as the second-largest producer of natural gas in the nation. It functions as an integrated oil and gas E&P company, boasting an exploration success rate of about 70%, which is significantly higher than the national average of approximately 30% and the international average of 14%.

The company is responsible for operating Pakistan’s largest gas reservoir, situated at the Mari Gas Field in Daharki, Sindh.