text:
News Reader (New:
Read All
Unread All
Show short preview
Log In
Sign Up
Upload Your Project
Information Systems
International Business
Human Resource Management
Retail Management
Mass Media
View All Projects
Forums Home
General Talks
International MBA
Research Reports
Project Helpline
Download Projects
Discuss Entrance exams
Di / DS
Rc / Verbal
Personal Interview Tips
General Knowledge
Reading Material
Company profiles
Community Network
Contests & Games
Stock Market
Buy, Sell, Trade
Introduce Yourself
Laugh out loud
User Control Panel
Latest Posts
Today's Posts
Write a blog
View Blogs
Upload Video
View All Videos
Search Institutes and courses
Edit My Institute
Publish an Article
Summer Internship Contest
Banking and Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
View All Articles
Create a Community
Browse Communities
Organize an Event
Browse Events
Post Jobs
Search Jobs
Login via Facebook?
You are currently logged in to Facebook. Would you like to autologin to the network?
Remember my choice
» Internship report of OGDCL
Internship report of OGDCL
This is a research report on
Internship report of OGDCL
uploaded by
Rajesh Sekar
in category:
All Documents
Internship Reports
section of our research repository.
2332 views, 1 comments, Last Update: Mar 4, 2013.
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Submitted by
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Date of Submission
January 05, 2009
[1] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Curriculum Vitae
Phone : 0302-5410934
House #588, Street #9/10, Allahabad w.3 Rawalpindi Pakistan
Muntazer Abbas Naqvi
Objective To achieve an optimum growth in my career by working in an environment that is challenging and rewarding for me to test my talent and skills. OGDCL (Internship) RIRSP COMSATS
Work experience
Summary of qualifications
(2009-2010) (continue) APCOMS MBA(Finance) 2005-2008 BBA (Finance)
Rawalpindi Pakistan
COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan Rawalpindi, Pakistan Rawalpindi, Pakistan
2003-2004 Islamabad Board I.C.S (Computer Science) 2002 Islamabad Board Matriculation (science) 2002 Diploma in Computer UCAT Pakistan Personal Skills
? ?
English French
Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
? ? ? ?
Strong communication skills. Constant quest for learning and personal development through self-training and on the job work experience. Ability to adapt quickly to a new technical environment. Strong abilities to lead and motivate.
Interests and activities
Marketing, Psychology, Sociology. Book Reading, Internet surfing.
Computer Proficiency
Computer Hardware Windows Vista/2000/XP Internet Browsing Ms Word MS Excel Ms Power Point Adobe Photoshop Have been participating as an organizer in different events in my University, COMSATS Islamabad.
Volunteer experience Personal Information
Father's name: D.O.B: Marital status: Nationality: Religion; NIC#:
Muhammad Akram Shah September 9st , 1984 Single Pakistani Islam 38302-5628555-7
Ghulam Abbas Khan DPA FAB HQs H 10/4 Islamabad Tel : 051-9257560 3445203740
Mohammad Tahir Assistant PTCL EWSD OML satellitown 6th Road Rawalpindi Tel : 4410060
[3] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
1. Introduction
The Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) was created under an Ordinance in 1961, to undertake comprehensive exploratory programme and promote Pakistan's oil and gas prospects. In 1997, it was converted into a Public Limited Company and is now governed by the Companies Ordinance 1984.
With a balanced, efficient and competitive structure, OGDCL explores and exploits indigenous resources for optimum production of oil and gas, besides seeking opportunities abroad. OGDCL has the largest acreage position in Pakistan and currently operates 17 exploration concessions and holds non –operated working interest in another 7 exploration concessions. In addition OGDCL has 35 Mining and Development & Production Leases, which are operated by it besides having working interest ownership in 28 non-operated Mining and Development & Production Leases, OGDCL has an extensive database. Services of the Company's highly qualified and skilled expertise in the fields of geology and geophysics are frequently availed y the local and foreign oil companies. It also leases out its drilling rigs to the private sector and carries out seismic surveys and data processing on contract for these companies on extremely competitive rates.
[4] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
OGDCL now holds the largest shares of oil and gas reserves in the country, i.e. 48% of total oil and 37% of total gas reserves. Its percentage share of the total oil and gas production in Pakistan is 34% and 28% respectively. On the basis of its activities since inception, the company has until June 30, 2003 and made 59 discoveries with a success ratio of 1:3. OGDCL's updated estimates for remaining recoverable oil and gas reserves as on 1st July, 2003, stood at 9.228 billion standard cubic feet (BSCF) of gas and 164.25 million barrels of oil including company's share in non – operated Joint Ventures. During the last 42 years OGDCL has grown into a technically and commercially viable organization.
Name & Address of Company
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL). House, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan. Telephone: Fax No: 051-9209701 051-9209708
Since my area of specialization is "Finance", the organization I have chosen for internship is "Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL)" a major Oil & Gas Company of Pakistan having Head Office in Islamabad. The company is engaged in Exploration, Drilling and Production of Oil & Gas resources through-out Pakistan. Till-date, OGDCL is owned by the Government of Pakistan and is working under the control of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources. The Government of Pakistan off loaded a portion of its equity equivalent to 5% of the paid-up capital of the company through Initial Public Offering (IPO) in October 2006. The Company is now listed on all the three Stock Exchanges of the country and has the earning per share of Rs. 5.21. Consisting of 13 Technical Departments and 17 Serving Departments, it is the major Oil and Gas Company in Pakistan. The company has achieved all time high net sales revenue of Rs. 51.294 billion during 2005-2006, representing 14% growth over last year. The report covers the overall operations of the company with specific emphasis on its Finance & Accounts Department. It also discusses financial growth in profitability of the company due to new discoveries of Oil & Gas reservoirs in Sindh & Panjab areas and the
[5] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
use of latest technology in exploration, drilling and production operations of the company.
1.1. Company History
Prior to OGDCL
Prior to OGDCL's emergence, exploration activities in the country were carried out by Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. (PPL) and Pakistan Oilfields Ltd. (POL). In 1952, PPL discovered a giant gas field at Sui in Balochistan. This discovery generated immense interest in exploration and five major foreign oil companies entered into concession agreements with the Government. During the 1950s, these companies carried out extensive geological and geophysical surveys and drilled 47 exploratory wells. As a result, a few small gas fields were discovered. Despite these gas discoveries, exploration activity after having reached its peak in mid-1950s, declined in the late fifties. Private Companies whose main objective was to earn profit were not interested in developing the gas discoveries especially when infrastructure and demand for gas was non-existent. With exploration activity at its lowest ebb several foreign exploration contracting companies terminated their operation and either reduced or relinquished land holdings in 1961.
Establishment of OGDC
To revive exploration in the energy sector the Government of Pakistan signed a long-term loan Agreement on 04 March 1961 with the USSR, whereby Pakistan received 27 million Rubles to finance equipment and services of Soviet experts for exploration. Pursuant to the Agreement, OGDC was created under an Ordinance dated 20th September 1961. The Corporation was charged with responsibility to undertake a well thought out and systematic exploratory programme and to plan and promote Pakistan's oil and gas prospects.
[6] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
As an instrument of policy in the oil and gas sector, the Corporation followed the Government instructions in matters of exploration and development. The day to day management was however, vested in a five-member Board of Directors appointed by the Government. In the initial stages the financial resources were arranged by the GOP as the OGDC lacked the ways and means to raise the risk capital. The first 10 to 15 years were devoted to development of manpower and building of infrastructure to undertake much larger exploration programmes.
Initial Successes
A number of donor agencies such as the World Bank, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the Asian Development Bank provided the impetus through assistance for major development projects in the form of loans and grants. OGDC's concerted efforts were very successful as they resulted in a number of major oil and gas discoveries between 1968 and 1982. Toot oil field was discovered in 1968 which paved the way for further exploratory work in the North. During the period 1970-75, the Company reformed the strategy for updating its equipment base and undertook a very aggressive work programme. This resulted in discovery of a number of oil and gas fields in the Eighties, thus giving the Company a measure of financial independence. These include the Thora, Sono, Lashari, Bobi, Tando Alam & Dhodak oil/condensate fields and Pirkoh, Uch, Loti, Nandpur and Panjpir gas fields which are commercial discoveries that testify to the professional capabilities of the Corporation.
Transition to a self financing entity
Noting the Company's success, due to major oil and gas discoveries in the eighties, the Government in July 1989, off-loaded the Company from the Federal Budget and allowed it to manage its activities with self generated funds. The financial year 1989-90, was OGDC's first year of self-financing. It was a great challenge for OGDC. The obvious initial target during the first year of self-financing was to generate sufficient resources to maintain the momentum of exploration and development at a pace envisaged in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)
[7] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
as well as to meet its debt servicing obligations. OGDC not only generated enough internal funds to meet its debt obligations but also invested enough resources in exploration and development to increase the country's reserves and production.
Conversion into Public Limited Company
Prior to 23 October 1997, OGDCL was a statutory Corporation, and was known as OGDC (Oil & Gas Development Corporation). It has been incorporated as a Public Limited Company w.e.f. 23 October 1997 and is now known as OGDCL (Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd.).
Initial Public Offering
Government of Pakistan disinvested part of its shareholding in the company in 2003. Initially 2.5% of the equity with an additional green-shoe option upto 2.5% of equity was offered to the general public. The said Offer received an overwhelming response from the general public and was recorded as a landmark transaction in the history of Pakistan's capital markets.
In December 2006, the Government of Pakistan divested a further 10% of its holding in the company. The Company is now listed on the London Stock Exchange since on December 06, 2006.
A wholly owned subsidiary, the Pirkoh Gas Company (Private) Limited (PGCL) was established in 1982 to undertake development of Pirkoh gas field located in Dera Bugti Agency in Balochistan with Asian Development Bank assistance.
[8] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
The oil and gas development company limited (OGDCL) was set up in 1961 in the public sector under the ministry of petroleum and natural resources.
1.2. Objectives
a. Developing E & P Work Flow Models for Data Integration and connectivity. b. Conduct geoscientific, algorithms and systems architecture research leading to the development of robust, interactive and user-friendly geosciences applications software that are tightly integrated into the workflow environment. c. Detailed testing of the developed applications to achieve the highest performance. d. Detailed testing of the developed applications to achieve the highest performance. e. Training and systems support to the end - users.
To be a leading, regional Pakistani E & P Company, recognized for its people, partnerships and performance.
Our mission is to become a competitive, dynamic and growing E & P Company, rapidly enhancing our reserves through world class workforce, best management practices and technology and maximizing returns to all stakeholders by capturing high value business opportunities within the country and abroad, while being a responsible corporate citizen.
? ? ?
Merit Integrity Team Work
? ? ?
Safety Dedication Innovation
[9] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Chairman Board of Directors Manag ing Director Company Secretary Chief Staff Off icer
E.D (Admin) GM (Admin) Manag er (Admin) Chief (Admin) Dy . Chief (Admin) Sr. Admin Off icers Admn Off icers Admn Section
E.D (Finance/ Accounts) General Manag ers Manag ers
E.D (Exploration) General Manag ers Manag ers
E.D (Drilling) General Manag ers Manag ers
E.D (Corporate Aff air) General Manag ers Manag ers
Chief Account Off icers
Chief Engineers Principle Engineers Senior Engineers Junior Engineers Exploration Staff / Sections
Chief Engineers Principle Engineers Senior Engineers Junior Engineers Drilling Staff / Sections
Chiefs (Corporate) Dy . Chief s (Corporate) Senior Corporate Off icers Junior Corporate Off icers Corporate Staff / Sections
Senior Account Off icers Account Off icers Finance/ Account Sections
[10] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Main Offices
OGDCL Head Office is situated at Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area Islamabad and Regional Offices are located in Karachi and Multan. Besides this OGDCL has its Liaison Offices in Hyderabad, Sukkhur, and Quetta for operational activities. The overall organizational structure / organogram is as under A Board of Directors comprising twelve Directors, all of whom are nominated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, is responsible for policy related issues. The autonomous Board is headed by a non-executive Chairman and there is a Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. Following are the main offices located throughout Pakistan: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. OGDCL Head Office, Jinnah Avenue Islamabad. Pirkoh Gas Company Private Limited, Islamabad. OGDCL Regional Office, Shafi Chamber, Karachi OGDCL Regional Office, Multan OGDCL Liaison Office, Quetta OGDCL Liaison Office, Sukkur OGDCL West Wharf Office, Karachi OGDCL Base Store, Islamabad OGDCL Base Store, Khadiji, Karachi OGDCL Base Store, Korangi OGDCL Base Store, Kot Addu OGDCL Base Store, Kot Sarang Medical Centers, Islamabad, Rawalpindi & Karachi OGDCL Workshops, Islamabad Oil & Gas Training Institute, Islamabad.
[11] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Administration Human Resource Department Personnel Security Legal Communication Supply Chain Management Material Management Finance & Accounts Career Planning Cell Environment Protection & Safety Medical Corporate Affairs Aviation System Support OGTI G & R Lab Secretariat Internal Audit
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Exploration Prospect Generation Exploration Studies & Research Exploitation Production Process Drilling Engineering/Workshops Geophysical Mud Engineering Processing Well Services Department Cementation Geological Well Supervision Wire line Logging
[12] Comsats Islamabad
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Stimulation Geological Seismic Logistic Data Logging / Data
Syed Muntazer Abbas
The Executive Director Exploration:
Supervises all the geophysical and geological and exploration activities and is assisted by different Manager.
Executive Director Drilling:
when a potential oil or gas field has been identified through seismic surveys, it is then drilled to assess the quality and quantity of the deposits. This process is achieved through drilling. ED (Drilling) is responsible for all the drilling activities carried out by OGDCL in the country.
Executive Director Admin:
Responsible for management of personnel. The administration department manages all the activities from recruitment to training and development.
Executive Director Corporate Affairs:
Looked after the activities of planning of different development programme and monitor the implementation of that program. It coordinates with all the department of OGDCL and prepares a strategic plan for the activities of OGDCL. This department also liaison between OGDCL different Ministries.
[13] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
All policy related issues are dealt by the board of Directors that is headed by a non-executive Chairman and a full time Managing director. The general direction, policies and affairs of the Company vests in a Board of Directors, which consists of 01 Chairman, 10 Directors and 01 Managing Director (MD). MD is responsible for operational and other activities. The OGDCL has been re-organized during the last few years; it now operates much purely as Oil Company does. Emphasis is on Professional Competence and getting things done. OGDCL can broadly be divided in to following three companies: ? Corporate ? Exploration & Production (E& P ) ? Technical Services The whole organization has been streamlined on the functional basis and it has emerged as an efficient unit, while speed and competence are its Hall Mark. It is now divided into separate departments and each department is in a position to work independent business unit. For effective operational activities, different Executive Directors performs following activities in consultation with General Managers, who are assisted by the concerned Departmental Managers:
[14] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
PAY GROUP DOMICILE MeritPUNJAB SINDH URBAN RURAL TOTAL TOTAL IN THE NWFP BALUC- FATA AK GROUP HISTAN MANAGEMENT CADRE
0 0 4
0 2 3
0 1 0
0 0 1
0 1 11
1 0 0
0 1 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
1 4 9
3 12 19 28 28 22 15
37 102 116 109 178 204 132 69
6 18 36 29 57 17 28 13 205
1 13 49 36 46 39 47 20 252
7 31 85 65 103 56 75 33 457
11 31 28 34 28 38 18 15 205
1 10 11 6 9 7 7 11 63
1 4 10 14 7 8 3 8 55
0 5 5 6 3 3 2 6 30
60 195 274 262 356 338 252 154 1905
143 952
[15] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
DOMICILE Mer PUNJ SINDH it AB URB AN RUR AL TOT AL HIST AN NW FP BALU FAT A CA K
15 623 0 4 3 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 148 425 164 93 670 99 264 198 324
1392 103 27 1
[16] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Finance & Accounts Department plays a vital role in the organizational structure. OGDCL has acquired the services of highly qualified professionals like CAs, CMAs, MBAs and M. com for its Finance and Accounts Department. The Executive Director (Finance), heads the Finance & Accounts Department. GM (Finance), GM (Accounts) and GM (Treasury) and Managers assist the Executive Director (Finance) for effective and efficient controlling of OGDCL financial activities. Different sections of Finance department are headed by Sectional In-charges who reports to Managers. The main role and function of ED, GMs, and Managers are as under:
Executive Director Finance
General Manager
Chief Accountant
Dy Chief Accountant
Sr. Accountant
Assistant Accountant
Accounts Assistant
Jr. Accounts Assistant
[17] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Finance)
Director Finance is a member of Board of Directors and represents the Finance and Accounts Department.
G M - Finance/Accounts/Treasury
General Managers reports to DF and is responsible for overall activities of Finance & Accounts Department. The overall structure of the Finance Department and the relevant category of professionals is given on next page.
Managers - Finance/Accounts/Budget & Accounts/Joint venture
Managers reports to GMs and is responsible for smooth running of their respective sections.
Sectional Incharges
Sectional Incharge reports to respective Manager and is responsible for specific job/assignments of their section only. They assisted by Deputy Chiefs, Senior Accountants, Accountants and assistants.
MANAGER (Finance)
Manager (Finance) reports to GM (Finance). Following section reports to Manager (Finance). ? Imports section ? Bank / Cash section ? Sales Section
MANAGER (Budget & Accounts)
Manager (Budget & Accounts) reports to GM (Finance). The work of Budget & Accounts is distributed between six sections.
[18] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
? Budget and AFE Section ? Final Accounts ? MR section ? EDP Management and Training
? Projects
MANAGER (Stores & Fixed Assets) Manager (Stores & Fixed assets) reports to GM (Finance). He looks After the whole inventories, fixed assets and material in transit of the Organization. Following sections are the part and parcel of this Segment: ? Local Stores ? Foreign Stores ? Material in Transit ? Fixed Assets ? Petrol, oil & lubricants ? Reconciliation MANAGER (JV Accounts) Manager (JV Accounts) reports to GM (Finance). He manages the Joint Ventures of OGDCL and Other exploration Companies which are broadly divided into the following two divisions: ? Operated Joint Venture ? Non Operated Joint Venture
[19] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
MANAGER (Accounts) Manager (Accounts) reports to GM (Accounts). Following sections are supervised by Manager (Accounts): ? Payroll ? Accounts Payable ? Field Imprest
Other section
1. IMPORT SECTION 2. Bank section 3. Sales Section 4. Payroll section 5. Accounts payable section 6. Employee's advance section 7. Field Imprest Section 8. Final account section
Number of Employees working in Finance Department
Total employees working in the Finance & Accounts Department are 254, out of which there are 74 Officers and 180 staff members.
[20] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Amjad Javed
Manager (Personnel)
Mukhtar Ahmad DCPO(A)
Jiger Muhammad DCPO(C)
Khalid Pervez D.M (B,D,Pen&EOBI)
Khursheed A. Hashmi DCPO (Coord)/ PS(G)
Muhammad Iqbal Khan Programmer Computer Sec
Sheikh Fareed PO(E)
Sabir Hussain PO(F)
Rana Shaukat SPO(B)
Muhammad Khalid PO(D)
Muhammad Younas PO (EOBI/Pen)
Abid Aslam *D.P.O
Sheraz Muhammad *D.P.O
Sections of Personnel Department
Total Officers : 13 Total Staff
Data Processing Officer
: 97
[21] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
1. Maintenance of service record of employees from their induction to retirement and beyond. 2. Transfers –Postings. 3. Maintenance of seniority. 4. Handling of Personnel grievances. 5. Processing of Pension / EOBI and retirement cases. 6. Implementation of CBA Management's agreement's after every two year's duration.. 7. Maintenance of Database-Computerization.
Responses to Senate, National Assembly Questions / Other Government Agencies.
Maintenance of personnel files
As we have mentioned above that every section is related to the concerned department. So whenever any new employees recruit OGDC, the concerned section maintained this personnel record from the first day. Every employee has their own personal file in personnel department.
The personnel department also maintained the record of each employee for promotion, the minimum time for promotion is five years. So at the end of every year they check the record of each employee, his ACR (Annual Confidential Report) , experience qualification etc . Similarly if any employee want to leave more than 48 days which are
[22] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Official than concerned department will approval them and send to t6he personnel section. In short any type of personal problem or work will maintain in his personal files with personnel department. It's called correspondence.
Pay Scale and Fixation.
It is also the function of personnel department that they fixed the pay scale for employees. There are three types of employees in OGDC. 1. 2. 3. Executive Group Staff Contractual Staff (EGI - EGIII) (1 - 16)
Recently personnel department has computerized the whole process to reduce the burden, whenever they want any type of data immediately, call to computer. They have their own computer section. PUBLIC RELATION DEPARTMENT Public relation department is one of the permanent departments of OGDC. Unfortunately it cannot surely say that on which date and year it was established in OGDCL. Initially it was started and performs duties in Karachi, but in 1985 shifted to Islamabad along with whole records. Public relation department is more concerned with press. The main objective is to provide accurate and an esteem information to the general public about OGDCL's functions that what OGDCL is doing. For the development of oil and gas sometime press conference also arranged for this purpose. Public relation department deliberate plan and sustained efforts to established and maintain natural understanding between an organization and its public. It also performs the function to maintain the relation between the management and staff. Public relation department operates various methods and procedures to inform the public. Various types of newspapers are mostly used to inform the public. Through newspapers they give advertisement about OGDCL.
[23] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
HOUSING SECTION Housing section is also one of the permanent parts of OGDCL Islamabad therefore it performs the function for OGDCL's staff member to hire houses for their accommodation. It has many functions they are:? ? ? Hiring of houses for the employees of OGDCL. Hiring of building for offices and lodges at Islamabad. Hiring of lodges, rest houses for staff and officer at big cities like Lahore, Karachi Peshawar etc.
Actually PAO is the head of two major sections, that in general admin section and housing section. All type of documents/cases are tabled to the PAO for verification and signed. He may approve the legal. cases and also has the power to reject illegal cases. Particularly in housing cases the approval of PAO is must. The posting (DAK) of all Islamabad come to the PAO and also he distributes the post to the required party/person. He is the in charge of overall staff of both sections.
The main function of transport section is to provide transport facilities to the officer staff member of OGDCL Islamabad. Various types of vehicle they provide to the officers / staff in various shapes.
Vehicle for Entitled Officer
Manager they provide official vehicles for duty.
Vehicle for General Duty
For each department they provide special vehicle for emergency cases.
[24] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Vehicle for Pick and Drops
Large number of coasters for officers and buses for other lower staff are available which perform the duty of to pick early in the morning and drop at the end of office time the staff to perform their duties.
Verifier Field Duties.
At each field from 5 to 6 vehicles ready every time for field duties at the time of emergency.
Vehicles for Foreigners
Similarly some vehicles are available for engineers and other staff.
Legal Service Department
Legal service department is one of the most simple and little department but its functions are always maintained on climax position in OGDCL. To deal with court and legal cases, whenever occur in OGDCL. If anybody from outside accused on OGDCL in any affair, then legal service department stands from management side of OGDCL. They have their own advocates, but mostly they consult with outside advocates on various fees. On the other side when OGDCL claims on any person or body of person, so at this also they deals the cases same as above. But when inside OGDCL any employee appeal against any officer under the section rule 25, so if the case is lower level then legal service department delete that claim by negotiation with employee. After that if the employee is frustrated then he can go to the court for appeal. It is not essential for employee as well as for legal service department that they hire advocate for case. Employee can witness in court personally, but legal service department are always advocates from the management side. It is the information from the department that mostly cases are go in favors of OGDCL.
[25] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Medical Center Department Organogram Manager Medical Services
It is the head of the medical services and is responsible for, ? ? To manage the medical centers of the corporation. To provide medical facilities to the corporation employees.
OGDCL Medical Centre Islamabad Function [
? ? To check the OPD patients To check the OPD bills.
Every year medical centre make an arrangement with any drug store on 6% discount. It is a permanent discount so after check up, the patient may receive the drugs from that particular drug store. For verification the owner of the drug store send bills to the DCMO at the each month. DCMO checks and make verification and signed on those bills. After that they refer the bills to the account department for payment. Vaccination programmed is also processed in MC. They keep money for vaccination. Diagnostic Facilities X-ray and laboratory diagnostic facilities are available at M.C Islamabad. Hospitalization
Patients are referred for hospitalization as and when required to hospital/nursing, homes /specialist on the panel of the corporation and re-imbursement is allowed when such facilities are not availed.
Medicines Medicines are provided to patients from entitle panelist chemist through prescription. Emergency drug are also kept at both medical centre to meet any emergency. Vaccination Vaccination facilities for children are available at both medical centers and every Monday is specially fixed for this purpose.
[26] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Ambulance Ambulance equipped with first aid kit is available at medical centre Islamabad for 24 hours duty.
Welfare Section
It is just like a bridge between the union and management. It is also a proper channel between the two bodies.
Functions of Welfare Section
Various types of functions performed by the welfare section are as under:? ? ? ? To deal with union matters. To provide facilities to the staff members of their families. Grant of house building advance. Conveyance advance, to give amount to the staff members after five years in OGDCL for conveyance. ? Distress grant, at the time when any staff member die, the amount will be given to his wife. ? Benevolent fund, in extra fund by pension. i.e. deducted every monthRs.15/- by their income Similarly large number of facilities they provide to the staff member, due to the arrangement with management. The union and management make on agreement after every two years. Welfare section negotiates with union from the management side.
Pension was introduced in OGDCL after 1984. After 10 years in OGDCL the staff member qualified for pension and after 25. Years he can demand for pension. The super innovation of the pension is maximum 60 Years. After 60 years he can not stay more.
[27] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Accommodation allowance is 50% of the growth monthly pension supposes that on the age of 25 years of service his pension will be counted of the 14th scale employee. As a whole it means that OGDCL will provide pension till 15 years and something. After that the pension allowance will be counted again.
RECRUITMENT SECTION Recruitment section is one which is a real base to provide facilities of selection of new and old employees. Functions of Recruitment Section Recruitment section basically performs the following functions. Analyze the recruitment of employees in each department. ? ? ? To recruit new candidates as a trainee. To recruit the experimental employees for higher jobs. To take examination and interview of new and experimental candidates.
Recruitment types
Regular Contract Basis Trainees – Special Trainees Hiring through Contractor Classified appointment
[28] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Managing Director and Members of Human Resource Committee. FOR EG-VII AND EG-VI Managing Director Executive Director (Admin) / G.M. (Admin) Executive Director (Concerned) Professional / Expert in the relevant field/discipline Preferably having PhD or Master degree in the Relevant subject. Head of Department Concerned Member Chairman Member Member Member
Executive Director (Admin) Executive Director (Concerned) Head of Department Concerned Head of Department Concerned Professional/Expert Head of Department Concerned Chairman Member Member Member Member
DISCIPLINE SECTION Functions
Discipline section deals with those matters which depend upon any misbehavior, misconduct or any offence which occur in fields and offices by the employees. In OGDCL there is delegation of powers .Every higher authority can take action against that evil. After taking action he send a report to discipline section then discipline section help him in penalties with the approval of executive directors and chairman under the rule of 1973.
[29] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
ODGCL Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules-1973.
Government servant (efficiency and discipline) rules 1960 which were adopted in the draft service rules vide part-II statutory notification (SRO) govt of Pakistan cabinet secretariat(established division) notification No.SRO-1213(1)/73 published in the gazette of Pakistan enter ordinary dated 18-08-1973.These new rules have been adopted by the oil and gas developing company limited and matters relating to efficiency and discipline of the employees shall henceforth be governed by the OGDCL servants rules 1973 being issued as annex.
The following are the minor and major penalties namely:
Minor Penalties
? ? Censure; With holding for a specific period, promotion are increment, otherwise then for unfitness for promotion financial advancement, in accordance with the rules or orders pertaining to the service or post. ? Stoppage for a specific period, at an efficiency bar in the time scale, other wise then for unfitness to cross such bars. ? Recovery from the pay of the whole or any part of any pecuniary (minority) loss caused to corporation by negligence or breach of orders.
Major Penalties
? ? ? ? Reduction to a lower post or time scale, or to a lower stage in a time scale . Compulsory retirement. Removal from service and Dismissal from service.
[30] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Removal from the service does not but the dismissal from the service does disqualify for future in this rule, removal or dismissal from service does not include the discharge of a person.
There will be no appeal against minor penalties. However, a person on whom major penalties is imposed shall have a right to appeal to the next higher authorities. Provided that whether the penalties are imposed by order of the board of directors, there shall be no appeal but the person concerned may apply for review of the order .
The chairman's approval is necessary at all the stages for issuing the show cause notices and enquiry letter for awarding the final punishment.
Career Planning Cell attained independent status in 1992. Before, it was the Personnel department dealing in;
Career Planning
Career planning is basically career orientation and career development. Career planning section is under the control of personnel manager. It informs the employees of OGDCL about their future planning. That what he performs his duty and also they prescribed to the employees their operational set up. It informs the employees that what they will do after 5 years And 10 years. Promotion is main figure of career planning section. The elaboration is as under:The promotion and recruitment criteria of the corporation was notified vide O. M.N.AA, 0103-15 dated 12 November, 1984, where after a few clarifications were also issued from time to time. However, there have been some problems in application of the promotion criteria in some cases. Therefore to remove these difficulties, the promotion criteria has been reviewed and revised under the guidance of the executive directors.
[31] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
The revised promotion criteria are notified herewith which shall be effective from first July, 1991.
Performance appraisal
Yearly performance reviews are critical. Organizations are hard pressed to find good reasons why they can't dedicate an hour long meeting once a year to ensure the mutual needs of the employee and organization are being met. Performance review help supervisors feel more honest in their relationship with their subordinates and feel better about themselves in their supervisor roles. Subordinates are assured clear understanding of what expected from them, their own personal strengths and areas for development and a solid sense of their relationship with their supervisor. Avoiding performance issues ultimately decrease morale, decrease credibility of management, decreases the organizations overall effectiveness and wastes more of management's time to do what isn't being done properly. The scoring system is also having a major impact on effective performance appraisals. The accuracy and reliability of any scoring system increases with full descriptions/definitions, and better still with examples for each score band. This gives everyone the same objective scientific reference points, and reduces subjectivity.
Performance appraisal process
The performance appraisal process typically consists of four related steps as follows: ? Establish a common understanding between the manager (evaluator) and employee (evaluate) regarding work expectations; mainly, the work to be accomplished and how the work is to be evaluated. ? Ongoing assessment of performance and the progress against work expectation. Provisions should be made for the regular feedback of information to clarify and modify the goals and expectations, to correct un acceptable performance before it was too late, and to reward superior performance with proper praise and reorganization.
[32] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Formal documentation of performance through the completion of a performance and development appraisal form appropriate to the job family.
The formal performance and development appraisal discussion, based on the completed appraisal form and ending in the construction of a development plan.
All the departments at OGDC are enforce to follow following performance rating Outstanding Very Good Normal Marginal Poor 05% 20% 50% 20% 05%
[33] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Quantification of ACRs (Example) (EG-II to EG-IX)
Quantification of ACRs is carried out as explained in the following hypothetical example
A1 = A = B = C = D = Very Good 10 Marks Good 07 " Average 05 " Below Average 01 " Poor 00 " ***Integ-rity Good Good Good V. Good Good 38 ***Work Output Quality Good Good Average Good Average Average V.Good Good V.Good V.Good 37 (36.5) 36
Very Good Good Average Below Average **Overall 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Good Good Average V.Good V.Good 47 12 Marks 09 " 05 " 00 " (Out of 60) Integrity Work Overall Grading Minimum 46 44 47 *44
Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Score
***Govt Memo Ref # 10(10)-85-C dated 11-08-1985 ** OGDC Policy # AAO103-15 dated 13-04-1994 * As per promotion criteria minimum of ACR components marks are added in the
score of qualification, experience, training, technical publication, etc. explained as; ACRs Requisite Qualification Training course (4 months duration) Technical Publication Relevant experience 44 05 02 18
Marks Obtained
[34] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Performance No. of ACRs
Staff Employees
Issuance of ACR forms to all departments according to time schedule. (15th December of each year)
? ? ? ?
Receipt of ACR forms. (Ist March of each year) Maintenance of proper record, its secrecy & integrity very important Convey Adverse entries to officers/staff employees Deal with the representations/grievances related to Adverse entries in ACRs
Activities (ACR)
? Career Planning Cell issues comprehensive instructions from time to time to educate and clear ambiguities ? On education of ACR writing lectures are arranged by CPC in Head Office and Field Locations ? ACR forms have been serialized for officers to minimize duplication/ misuse
[35] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Difficulties (ACR)
ACRs are not filled/returned according to the notified schedule. Lot of time and efforts are involved in correspondence
Clearly written out instructions notwithstanding, over-writing, use of fluid, mere marking instead of initials are the most commonly observed problems
Lack of consistency in various parts of ACR is frequently noticed
BASIC COMPONENTS OF THE PROMOTION CRITERIA Basic component of the promotion criteria with their relatives weight age would be as under;1. Qualification 2. ACR's 3. Seniority 4. Relevant experience including experience outside OGDCL 5. Assessment by the promotion Committee Total 40% ------------------------100% ------------------------These five basic components are analyzed before promotion criteria. When any employee qualifies these components then he will be promoted with the approval of the chairman. For every employee it is necessary to get minimum 60% marks in above components. Besides this, the promotion also observes that where any position is vacant or not whether the employee who is promoted, meet the requisition of qualification for that particular job. Where he is performing job for last five years where his record in past is clear. So, after these observations they take action for promotion. Deputy Chief Personnel officer is the incharge of the section. 15% 15% 25% 05%
[36] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Promotion Criteria for officers was adopted in 1994. It's main components are: ACRs Qualification Technical Publications Relevant Experience : : : : 60% 15% 05% 20%
Seniority cum fitness is the guiding principal in promotions
Its ACRs Qualification Seniority Experience Evaluations highlights : : : : : 25% 15% 05% 15% 40%
The promotion cases of Staff are evaluated as per Promotion Criteria of 1991
[37] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Promotions – Flow Chart
Recommendations of the Head of the Department
Incomplete/Pre-mature cases returned. Cases in order retained for processing
Evaluation Sheet, Seniority, ACR Synopsis, Disciplinary Profile and other formalities completed
Completed case submitted before Departmental Promotion Committee
Approval of the Managing Director/Board of the Directors
Promotion Notification
? ? ? ? ? ? ? Experience for the Post Number of Years in the Vacancy Seniority Performance: ACRs Synopsis/Quantification Prescribed Qualification Requisite Present Executive Group Disciplinary Profile
[38] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Promotions Average – Year-wise
2003 2004 2005 2006
01 Officer promoted daily 03 Officers promoted in five days 01 Officer promoted in three days 03 Officers promoted in four days
Promotions Average – Year-wise
Staff Employees Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 Average 05 Employees promoted in two days 02 Employees promoted daily 01 Employee promoted daily 01 Employee promoted in three days
[39] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Promotions Average – Year-wise
Grand Total Officers & Staff Promoted
Year 2003 2004 2005 2006
Average 07 Officers & Staff promoted in two days 08 Officers & Staff promoted in three days 04 Officers & Staff promoted in three days 01 Officer & Staff promoted daily
Promotions – Year-Wise (2002-2007
Year wise performance in connection with promotions for last five years is as follows:Officers (EG-VI & above) 58 0 48 35 0 Officers (Upto EG-V) 247 191 44 187 22
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
737 624 300 96 365
[40] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Difficulties (Promotions)
CPC invites recommendations to reach end February and end August each year. They are seldom received according to schedule. Consequently, CPC has great difficulty in meeting the promotion dates of Ist July and Ist December each year
Cases are received with inadequate information causing wastage of time and unnecessary correspondence
There is lack of effective communication among departments which causes unnecessary wastage in time and efforts
? ?
Absence or lack of clarity of promotion channels Career Planning begins from the Department of the individual. H.O.D has obligation to pay special attention to the Career development of those in his Department. Recommendations received in CPC very rarely have that aspect properly dealt
[41] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Statement of Promotion – Officers
Executive Group EG-VIII to EG-IX EG-VII to EG-VIII EG-VI to EG-VII EG-V to EG-VI EG-IV to EG-V EG-III to EG-IV EG-II to EG-III EG-I to EG-II Total
2006 0 0 0 0 5 6 11 0 22
[42] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Statement of Promotion – Staff Pay Scales
Staff to EG-II Staff to EG-I PS-16 PS-15 PS-14 PS-13 PS-12 PS-11 PS-10 PS-09 PS-08 PS-07 PS-06 PS-05 PS-04 PS-03 PS-02
18 23 0 0 27 0 250 0 0 41 0 0 6 0 0 0 0
[43] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Statement of Promotion – Staff
Pay Scales Staff to EG-II Staff to EG-I PS-16 PS-15 PS-14 PS-13 PS-12 PS-11 PS-10 PS-09 PS-08 PS-07 PS-06 PS-05 PS-04 PS-03 PS-02 Total 2003 4 36 16 19 44 1 26 0 19 108 21 45 220 9 17 142 0 737 2004 0 61 10 16 55 0 83 0 5 54 62 0 66 5 191 16 0 624 2005 35 12 43 9 3 1 25 0 3 6 4 10 52 67 1 25 4 318 2006 1 24 19 0 28 0 265 0 7 43 2 0 18 36 0 0 0 96 Total 40 143 88 44 130 2 399 0 34 211 89 55 356 117 209 183 4 1775
[44] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
1.4. Products and Services Offered
Business Volume Exploration, Development, Reserves and Production Being largest E & P Company in Pakistan:
OGDCL holds 115 million barrels of oil and 10.5 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas as remaining recoverable reserves. These constitute 46% of total oil and 30% of total gas reserves of the Country. OGDCL is the highest oil and gas producing Company in Pakistan and it produced 47% of crude oil and 23% of Gas in 2004-05. Average daily production of the Company including share in operated and non-operated joint ventures is 39,130 barrels of oil, 919 MMcf of Gas and 334 Tons of LPG. OGDCL's current concession portfolio comprises of 25 concessions and a reconnaissance permit covering an area of 59,968.6 sq. kms which constitute 30% of total exploration area granted to various E&P companies in Pakistan. The Company also holds nonoperated working interest in another three exploration concessions, which are operated by other JV partners. OGDCL has 39 Development and Production / Mining Leases which are operated by it besides working interest ownership in 29 non-operated leases. OGDCL's major oil and gas fields are located at Kunnar, Paskhi, Bobi, Tando Alam, Thora, Lashari, Sono, Fimkassar, Kal, Sadqal, Rajian, Missakesswal, Dhodak, Dakhni, Chanda, Chak Naurang, Qadirpur, Uch, Pirkoh, Loti, Nandpur / Punjpir and Hundi/Sari. OGDCL so far has drilled 198 exploratory wells and 246 development wells and has made 60 oil and gas discoveries.
[45] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Product Lines
The main product lines of the company are as under:
1.4.1. Crude Oil
Crude oil is the mixture of petroleum liquids and gases (including impurities such as sulphur) that is pumped out of the ground by oil wells. Main production Oilfields of the company are Dakhni, Dhodak, Bobi, Tandoalam, Chanda, Toot & Rajian.
A mixture of hydrocarbon compounds and small quantities of various non-hydrocarbons existing in the gaseous phase or in solution with crude oil in natural underground reservoirs. The major gas fields of the company are Dakhni, Dhodak, Qadirpur, Nandpur, Panjpir, Pirkoh and Uch.
1.4.3. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
A mixture of hydrocarbons found in natural gas and produced from crude oil, used principally as a feedstock for the chemical industry, home heating fuel, and motor vehicle fuel. The major fields of the company having LPG production facilities are Dakhni, Dhodak, Sadkal, Kunner and Bobi.
1.4.4. Naphtha
Naphtha is a group of various volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures used primarily as feedstocks in refineries and petrochemical industry. It is also used in solvent applications. Naphtha is the residual product of the company and is extracted from various oil / gas fields.
1.4.5. Solvent Oil
A simple or complex liquid mixture of hydrocarbons that can be refined to yield gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, and various other products. This product is extracted from various oil fields of the company.
1.4.6. Kerosene Oil
Kerosene oil has been distilled from petroleum, and generally used as a fuel for lighting etc. This residual product is extracted from various oil fields of the company.
1.4.7. High Speed Diesel Oil
It is the hydrocarbon Oil suitable for use as fuel in Compression Ignition Engines; extracted from various oil fields of the company.
1.4.8. Sulphur
A yellow mineral extracted from petroleum for making fertilizers, pharmaceuticals and other products. The sulphur is produced at the Dakhni oil & Gas field near Jand, Attock
[46] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Crude Oil Gas LPG Sulphur White Petroleum Products
Thousands Barrels MMcf M.Tons M.Tons Thousands Barrels
8,535 217,927 77,402 16,670 998
8,705 245,537 93,136 23,234 989
9,413 274,006 90,304 15,889 859
9,941 277,408 101,322 18,917 890
13,045 329,385 120,063 25,884 885
12,956 336,059 128,654 22,006 959
S.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name of Company OGDCL BP-Pakistan POL PPL OPI BHP Eni MOL OMV Petronas TOTAL Barrels per day 31,370 16,559 10,324 3,645 1,880 1,714 330 153 98 22 66,095
[47] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
PRODUCTION OF CRUDE OIL (Barrels per Day)
6% 16% 3% 3% 0% 47%
BP-Pakistan BHP Petronas
POL Eni
S.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Name of Company OGDCL PPL OMV MGCL Eni BHP BP-Pakistan OPI POL Others TOTAL
[48] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
6% 2% 7% 11% 12% 15% OGDCL Eni POL PPL BHP Others OMV BP-Pakistan MGCL OPI 22% 1% 1% 23%
[49] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Sulphur (M.Tons)
White pertoulem products (Barrels)
[50] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
2. Learning & Experience
2.1. Internship Duration & Rationale for Selection
Since my area of specialization is "Finance", the organization I have chosen for internship is "Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL)" a major Oil & Gas Company of Pakistan having Head Office in Islamabad. I have done internship in this organization for 6 weeks 30.06.2008 to 20.08.2008. The company is engaged in Exploration, Drilling and Production of Oil & Gas resources through-out Pakistan. Consisting of 13 Technical Departments and 17 Serving Departments, it is the major Oil and Gas Company in Pakistan. The company has achieved all time high net sales revenue of Rs. 51.294 billion during 2005-2006, representing 14% growth over last year. The report covers the overall operations of the company with specific emphasis on its Finance & Accounts Department. It also discusses financial growth in profitability of the company due to new discoveries of Oil & Gas reservoirs in Sindh & Panjab areas and the use of latest technology in exploration, drilling and production operations of the company.
Significance of study
Basic purpose of working in this company was to fulfill the requirement of my BBA Degree because it's a compulsory part of it. Secondly, it attracts me and I was keen to gain some knowledge about this sector. Moreover, I studied about the functioning of these particular sections, so I got some idea about the corporate level. I worked with the intentions to point out the strengths and weaknesses of the oil companies in Pakistan in accordance with foreign companies.
[51] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Scope of study
OGDCL is a big organization which is working all over the Pakistan and it is really a much difficult to study this organization in 06 weeks that is very short period of time. But I tried my best to learn as much as I can. With shortage of time there was so much security constraints that it was very difficult for an internee to move from the allocated department for working in other departments. This report can be help full for other MBA (finance) students of Comsats institute of information technology Attock campus.
Limitations of study
06 weeks internship duration was very limited time for organization like OGDCL of Pakistan having almost 16 departments and at least 06 weeks training can cover the main functions and operations of the OGDCL. To prepare a report I have a very limited time.
Methodology of Study
The research methodology is a prerequisite for carrying out research. It defines the procedure to be followed during the course of internship report research methodology provides a guidelines for collecting information. The study is both on primary data and secondary data.
Primary data
Data collected in the raw form and have not undergone any sort of statistical treatment are called primary data. ? ? Personal observation interviews
[52] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Secondary Data
Data that have undergone any sort of the treatment by statistical method at least once that is data have been collected, classified, tabulated or presented in some form for a certain purpose are called secondary data. ? ? ? ? Departments manuals Annual reports Text books Internet research
2.2. Details of Training Department Wise / task performed
I have done work in 6 departments in OGDCL these are:
2.2.1 Correspondence (A section)
I have work in this section for 1 week. In personnel I learned how to maintain the record of each employee for promotion, the minimum time for promotion is five years. So at the end of every year we check the record of each employee, his ACR (Annual Confidential Report) , experience qualification etc . Similarly if any employee want to leave more than 48 days which are Official than concerned department will approval them and send to the personnel section. In short any type of personal problem or work will maintain in his personal files with personnel department. It's called correspondence.
2.2.2 PENSION SECTION (F section)
I have work in this section for 1 week.In this section I learned about the pension method and the facilities provided by company and how a employee is able for pension. After 10 years in OGDCL the staff member qualified for pension and after 25. Years he can demand for pension. The super innovation of the pension is maximum 60 Years. After 60 years he cannot stay more. Accommodation allowance is 50% of the growth monthly pension supposes that on the age of 25 years of service his pension will be counted of the 14th scale employee. As a whole it means that OGDCL will provide pension till 15 years and something. After that the pension allowance will be counted again.
[53] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
I have work in this section for 1 week. In this section I learned to how to make a letter of credit according to the policy of OGDC and the payment for the goods imported. This section also involves the shipment of consignment which gives authority and makes a letter for customs and taxation for its imported goods. It also have the member for the physical verification of Goods receive and I also made some letter of clearance of goods after the physical verification of goods received
2.2.4 Payroll section
In this section I have done work for 2 weeks and I leaned about the preparation of Transactions, record and final report of the company and make a payment for the suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. This section also tell how to make a slip and checks for payments and how to save in company record In second week I week how to financing for a new project in which first we make a budget than send for suggestions and recommendation after verification we clear it and send it for cash.
2.2.5 Joint venture
In last week of my internship I worked in joint venture section in this section I learned about the dealing of company on different project and how OGDCL make a joint venture with other company. In joint venture I made a caution and budget for a project and provide and information about the investment on project and then this file send to other company and its give his investment and duration after the verification and work out it goes to MD and after passing it go for cash and then it consider in Budget section and make a record of this file and when it clear by OGDCL it again send to the MD of other company who is making joint venture on project or products
[54] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
SWOT analysis is a tool for auditing an organization and its environment. It is the first stage of Strategic planning and helps managers to focus on key issues. SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Strengths and weaknesses are internal factors. Opportunities and threats are external factors. Strengths and weaknesses are internal factors. STRENGTHS
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Largest Oil and gas company in the Pakistan. Monopoly of the company and having confidence due to govt. support. Dynamic & Strong Financial Position due to the 45 years experience. A new, Exploration and innovative of Wells. Best location of business which is choosing after long process. Quality processes and procedures. Large number of field of oil and gas. Experienced and Technical Staff involving no. of expert Geologist. Confidence of the Customers. All other aspect of the company that adds value to the product or service.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Lack of marketing expertise. Undifferentiated products or services (i.e. in relation to the competitors) Lack of coordination of operations. Government Influence. Untrained Staff. Slow promotion process which reduces the performance. Lack of Check and balance. Weak quality goods or services (can be only one of more than one)
[55] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
Opportunities and threats are external factors. For example: OPPORTUNITIES
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
A developing market such as the Internet. Mergers, joint ventures or strategic alliances Moving into new market segments that offer improved profits A new international market A market vacated by an ineffective competitor. Large workshops for training and development. Support of the Ministry of P&NR (Petroleum and Natural Resources). Better Competitive Position.
? ? ? ? ? ? ?
A new competitor in the home market. Price wars with competitors. Fear of Privatization. Tuff Competition Globalization is the factor which brings the strong companies in Pakistan A competitor has a new, innovative product or service. Competitors have superior access to channels of distribution.
Future prospects of the organization
Currently OGDCL is operator in Nineteen Exploratory Blocks and working interest in nine non-operated blocks. In addition company has got 34 mining and D & PL leases. Targets have been based on risks and opportunities. Physical targets for the year 200-02 was envisage drilling of fourteen wells (nine exploratory and five development), 2950 Km of seismic survey, production of 28,111 barrels per day, 730 MMcf per day gas, 313 metric tons per day pf LPG and 60 tons per days pf sulphur. To accelerate exploration activities by covering 3,200 km of seismic Survey and drilling of 12 exploratory wells with the clear objective of a net increase in oil and gas reserves. It is expected that
[56] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
exploratory program will result in increase in OGDCL reservoir in oil and Gas and also to the country's reservoir. To develop the already discovered oil and gas fields with a view to enhance production and improve revenues of US$ 35 million per annum and 24,500 wells are being drilled on various points i.e. Sanjharo , Norijagir, Ghari, &, Chanda etc; from these points oil and gas are discoved to achieve the future targets. To modernize, replace and effectively maintain the drilling, seismic and processing equipment in order to keep the equipment in sound operating condition at all times. To develop OGDCL's human resources through transfer of technology and training. To rationalize stores and spares inventory to the optimum level. OGDCL is providing gas to IPPs like Uch power from Uch Gas Filed Project and from Nandpur / Panjpir to Fauji Kabirwala Power Limited. All these projects are contributing a lot of income to the OGDCL's current revenues. Despite number of Joint ventures and competitors in the oil and gas sector, OGDCL has drilled different concessions independently as well as it has ventures with other company's successfully. OGDCL Seismic Crews are busy in G&G Ranpathani, Sanghar and Zin etc. survey on different concession like Kharar, Basal, barrels of oil per day and 565,605 Mmcfd of gas is expected to be produced during 1999-2000. Exploratory
FUTURE GOALS & STRATEGY: OGDCL plans to drill 45 wells during current financial year (2005-06), to explore new drillable prospects. The Company has also started three new development projects – Tando Allah Yar, Sinjhoro and Uch-II. The Company has placed great emphasis on fast track completion of these projects and on progressive project management concepts.
[57] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
2.4. Recommendations'
Quarterly comparison of actual verses budgeted expenditure is carried out to ascertain weakness and cost over-runs. Timely payment to the vendor, supplier and contractors is effective tool for image building of OGDCL. To achieve this, internal procedure should be well defined which will reduce time in these payments. To save time of the employees chasing their payments employee related payments should be excluded from the ambit of pre-audit. All accountants should be given training on different accounting modules and chart of accounts. So that monopoly and dependence on few is eliminated. Rotation of duties should be made at regular interval to improve the overall work output and to keep the interest of the employee intact. Responsibility of clearing/correcting the entries should be fixed with the section generating the activities A professional Accountant should be assigned the job to the review of AFEs with the collaboration of technical professionals for proper and effective control to avoid cost over runs. For effective cost control, standardization of different stationery items and consumable is approved for purchasing in bulk from the manufacturer directly. A good internal Control is a key to success for an organization, but in OGDCL there is a lack of internal control, which should be improved and implemented effectively.
[58] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
The production of oil and gas is contributing a lot in reducing the country's import bill. Power generation by IPPs (Industrial Power Projects) in the country is a major source of energy. OGDCL's Uch Gas field and Panjpir/ Nandpur Gas Fields are the two main fields, which have now started supplying Gas to power companies. This not only meeting the requirement of the IPPS but also contributing a lot towards meeting the demand of electricity in the country. OGDCL's contribution to the national exchequer in the form of royalty; excise duty, debt servicing, and taxes are a huge support as compared to the other state owned organizations. OGDCL entered into new JV agreements in various exploration Blocks with the foreign oil companies to boost up the efforts for increasing the Oil & gas demand of this country... Oil and gas Training Institute (OGTI) is providing training facilities and meeting the requirements of highly trained, motivated, and improved human resources. OGTI designs and implements programme to develop and expand the technical and managerial skills of professional to meet the fast changing challenges to the company. A total of about 150 courses in service disciplines are conducted during every year. The quality of an organization is dependent on the quality of its work force. OGDCL has engaged top professionals in Geology, Drilling, Engineering, and production that are working day & nights for the search of Oil & gas. Besides this, the corporate sector is equipped with professionals having qualification of CAs, MBAs, M.Coms, which support the technical wings. The time bound necessity is that all these professionals be given a targets and their performance indicators be clearly defined. A good leadership and the motivation will surely boost-up the efforts and the collective efforts will result in a huge reservoir of Oil or Gas INSHALLAH.
[59] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
1. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resource's site. 2. www.ogdcl.com 3. www.google.com.pk 4. www.kse.com.pk 5. Pakistan industrial Reviews 6. Annual Reports of OGDCL 7. Business Recorder " News Paper" 8. Observer Journals. 9. Interview of OGDCL MD.
[60] Comsats Islamabad
Syed Muntazer Abbas
All the praise is for Allah, the most merciful and beneficent, who blessed us with the knowledge, gave us the courage and allowed us to accomplish this task. We are especially indebted to our supervisors and teachers. Their inspiring guidance remarkable suggestions, constant encouragement, keen interest, constructive criticism, and friendly discussion enabled us to complete this report efficiently. Without their support and proper guidance, it would be almost impossible to accomplish this task successfully. We offer our heartiest tribute and cordial gratitude to present our thanks to General Manager OGDCL whose cooperation helped us to achieve our target. We have fortunate of having a very nice company of friends and seniors especially who cooperated with us in all matters relating to the report.
[61] Comsats Islamabad
All Documents
Internship Reports
The report explains on internship report of OGDCL.
Related to Internship report of OGDCL
Winners Announcement for Chanakya Speaks - Best Summer Internship Experience Contest
Best Summer Internship Experience contest - Chanakya Speaks !
UNL Online MBA Program Ranked Second in U.S. News & World Report
Report: Online MBA from ASU�s Carey school ranked 2nd
seminar report
My Dream Internship at Facebook
Engg R&D sector to see $42 bn investment by '20: Report
Class Handouts Come in Handy During Summer Internship
sugguest me project report title
Internship Fund Auction
project report on performance appraisal
Summer Internship Project HR MBA MMS Human resources internship report on recruitment
Summer Internship Project HR MBA MMS
4-Eye Smartphone Analysis Report
Project report on Parle-g Biscuits
Next NBP Final Internship Report
Internship Report- NBP
Internship Report for Bank Alfalah
JBIMS - Summer Placement report for the 1st year students of the MMS course (Batch of 2012-2014)
Milking the best out of an internship!
Summer Internship Experience in Vietnam - An international experience
Facing the real world - What my internship taught me
Summer internship at " Stryker india"
Placement report of IRMA
IntelliNews - CEE & SEE Renewable Energy Report
IntelliNews - Polish Media Report
IntelliNews - Polish Banking Report
Author and Investigative Reporter Bob Woodward Keynote Speaker at AmeriQuest Symposium
Symbiosis Institute of International Business Placement Interim Report
Jewellery in Argentina
3 Months Internship Programme
10 Must-Do's for an Advertising Intern
Internship season: A collection of tips and learnings
project needed 4 Summer internship program
Financial Management #Lecture video 2
Integrated Marketing Google Places Free Report
The Business of Business Report
Global Financial Market by Marc Faber
Lecture Market research
LUMS MBA Internship At Tetra Pak
MBA Report: What Can an MBA Do?
MBA Report - Advice for First Year
MBA Accenture Development Partnerships Internships
Login Id
Remember Me
Forgot Password?
Rajesh Sekar's Documents
100 Greatest ..
created 3 year(s) ago,
565 views, 0 comments
created 3 year(s) ago,
1688 views, 0 comments
Askari Bank R..
created 3 year(s) ago,
1331 views, 0 comments
More »
Management Paradise
About Us
MBA Projects
Kartik Raichura
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
Our Network
B School
Buy Entrance Exam Forms
BMS Blog
MBA Blog
BMM Network
Copyright 2004 - 2016 Management Paradise.
There was an error processing the request. Please try again.
Login via Facebook?
You are currently logged in to Facebook. Would you like to autologin to the network?
Remember my choice


text:
"This card turned out beautifully. The edge-cut option made it stand out, the simple yet distinctive lettering drew just the right amount of attention to the text without distracting from the picture, which we wanted to be the focal point of the card. I wished the back side had allowed for a somewhat bigger single photo with a brief caption (the year, maybe), but that wasn't one of the options and it wasn't a dealbreaker for me."
"I loved the way the picture took up the whole card with cheerful overprinting of text. In combination with the animated expressions on my grandsons' faces, the text gave the perfect enthusiastic greeting."
"Card will touch your heart! Perfect Sentiment and the affirmations on the reverse side are reminders to make everyday count! I loved the card and most of the recipients either texted or e-mailed they loved it too! :)"
"These cards turned out even better than we could have imagined. They were beautiful, and we received so many complements on them. Delivery was fast, and tiny prints was great to work with. THANK YOU!!!! Beautiful!!!!!"
"The card looked great, the photos turned out well, liked that there was a back and front with photos, the gold embellishment was nice. The only problem was one of our cards was returned to us, because the fourth address line wasn't printed, and another card (which also had four lines) hasn't arrived and hasn't been returned yet."

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Teixeira Is Out Again, Maybe for the Season
Mark Teixeira has reinjured his left calf, and the Yankees are crossing their fingers that he won't miss the rest of the season. Playing his first game Saturday after sitting out 10 games to rest the calf, Teixeira hurt it trying to beat out a game-ending double play, on which he was called out.
Teixeira is out at least until Friday, and will have an MRI Monday to determine the extent of the injury. If it shows significant damage, the Yankees may need to accept that Teixeira could be lost for the rest of the season, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.
—Daniel Barbarisi
Mets Lose; Jones Walks Out of Queens a Winner
Chipper Jones played his final regular-season game in New York on Sunday, a 3-2 Atlanta Braves victory over the Mets. Jones, who is retiring at season's end, came to the plate as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and walked on four pitches before exiting for a pinch runner. The fans gave Jones a standing ovation, and the longtime Met nemesis doffed his helmet before entering the dugout.
"I've had a gradual changing of my perception of the fans for about the last five or six years," Jones said of New York. "It's certainly a lot more cordial."
—Jared Diamond
From the Penthouse to the NFC East Cellar
Possibly for the last time this season, the Giants had three days off from practice this weekend: Friday and Saturday to stew on their opening defeat to the Dallas Cowboys, and Sunday to watch the other two teams in their division collect victories.
It means that the Giants finished a week alone in the NFC East cellar for the first time since Week 4 in 2006. Which may be enough to give the Super Bowl champions some of the urgency that coach Tom Coughlin felt they have so badly lacked as they prepare for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' visit Sunday.
"I think the players are very somber. They are remorseful because of an opportunity lost," Coughlin said in the aftermath of the Cowboys game. "Two of the three practices last week, frankly, weren't good enough."
—Joshua Robinson


text:
Top Definition
A person who has caused irreperable dammage to another's Christmas ornaments.
That plorf neighbor of mine took his wood chipper and went to town on my Glow-In-The-Dark Santa Sleigh!
von Joe Marinello 4. September 2006
Trending Now
A term for an overstuffed couch pillow.
"Me and my girlfriend had so much sex last night on that Plorf."
von lolchillinz 30. September 2009


text: I find myself, more and more, using this widget to embed style tags. By pairing this with the plain old "text/html" widget, I can create customized CSS that comes into play only when specific categories of post are being displayed. I do the same thing with javascript. This plugin is indispensable.


text:
We stock a wide range of clothes for tall men, from long length pants and sweats to knits, tees and dress shirts. All designed and tailored for the tall man.
Tall men have it tough - it can be a challenge to find clothes that fit in most stores, particularly if you tall and skinny.
We understand that not every "Tall" man is also a "Big" man. We carry clothes perfectly proportioned and specially designed for Tall & Slim or Tall & Athletic Types, even Big & Tall. No matter what size you are, you will find clothes suited to your unique frame at ForTheFit.
Since our clothes are actually designed for tall men, you will probably find that you don't need to buy a size too large just to get the length. In other words, you can wear your true size for a change! So what size should you order? Here is a chart to give you a guide.
Copyright ©
Built with Volusion


text:
Welcome to my website. I am honoured to be the Member of Parliament for Rugby and Bulkington, the town where I grew up and live. My website will keep you updated on the work I am doing and provide details on how I can help and how you can contact me.
A new £2.5m fund from Warwickshire County Council has been set up to...
Yesterday saw the launch of the Conservative Party manifesto. ...
Mark Pawsey meeting Jack and Hannah, who have bought their home...
Latest news
Local MP Mark Pawsey learns about improvements with new polymer...
Local MP Mark Pawsey joins British Gas to encourage Rugby...
Local MP Mark Pawsey visits the Mast Site development outside...
Find me on Facebook
Find us on Twitter
Constituency Map
See activity from Mark in the area.
Enter your postcode
Get email updates
Contact Mark Pawsey MP
Phone: 01788 579499
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Mark Pawsey MP
Albert Buildings
2 Castle Mews
Rugby CV21 2XL
Mark holds regular constituency advice surgeries – in order to book an appointment please 'phone or email the office on the details above.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mark4Rugby
Twitter: @MarkPawsey


text:
Ashley + Nate's Wedding
Real Weddings
Ashley and Nate's wedding was photographed by a talented photographer that was new to me, Jessica Kettle. Her work is breathtaking. Now, onto the photos:
See more on Jessica's blog here.
1 comment
Tiffany Lynn
Simply Beautiful I loved every minute and every detail.Fabulous!!!!!


text:
I work for The Ready. We help organizations be better.
I wrote a website called The Workologist. It was all about how to make work better. I've paused it, though, because I need to focus on my PhD work. I'm a fairly late stage doctoral student at Claremont Graduate University studying positive organizational psychology. I research self-management, self-leadership, and what it takes to make work and organizations better in the 21st century.
I record a weekly-ish podcast called The File Drawer. I'm on Twitter and Instagram and LinkedIn, too.


text:
|This article needs additional citations for verification. (April 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)
Shynola is the collective name of a group of three visual artists based in London who have collaborated on a variety of projects, including a number of music videos.
Shynola was formed by Gideon Baws, Chris Harding, Richard Kenworthy and Jason Groves in 1994 at the Kent Institute of Art & Design. They collaborated on a number of art projects at college, including an exhibition at a London gallery in 1996 called "Shinola".[1]
The name Shynola is a reference to Shinola, a wax based shoe polish from the early 1900s.
Gideon Baws died aged 33 from viral myocarditis on 11 October 2008.
Notable works[edit]
Music videos
- UNKLE - Guns Blazing (Drums of Death Part 1 Instrumental) (originally used as substitute to an acceptance speech by James Lavelle at NME Brat Awards and subsequently for UNKLE's live shows)
- Quannum feat. Lyrics Born & The Poets of Rhythm - I Changed My Mind (Stereo MCs Rattlesnake Mix) (in fact the song is solely performed by Lyrics Born & The Poets of Rhythm, Quannum is only the label [1])
- Grooverider vs. Cypress Hill - On The Double
- Morgan - Flying High
- Radiohead blips: 'Basement Bear', 'Bear Witch', 'Dead Air', 'Drown', 'Eyes', 'Geese', 'Giant', 'Planes', 'Scarecrows', 'Six Million Thom', 'Stars', 'Thom Over Planes', 'Valley', 'Wake Up', 'White Mountains', 'Yeti'
Short films
- Doug Gives a Talk About: Electronics
- The Littlest Robo
- Natwest 'Fishing Line'
- Nike Presto campaign: 'Brutal Honey','Orange Monk', 'Rabid Panda', 'Shady Milkman', 'Trouble At Home', 'Unholy Cumulus'
- Orange 'Eak'
Music videos
- Radiohead - Pyramid Song
- Stephen Malkmus - Jo Jo's Jacket
- U.N.K.L.E. - Eye for an Eye
- PlayStation 2 Frequency: 'Q*bert', 'Worm'
Music videos
- Nike/Footlocker: 'Uptempo Press 2', 'School Ya Again'
Music videos
- Queens of the Stone Age - Go with the Flow
- Blur - Crazy Beat
- The Rapture - House of Jealous Lovers
- Blur - Good Song (co-directed by David Shrigley)
- Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
Music videos
- Honda Civic Si - 'Tail Pipe'
- Nathan Barley - Various graphics
- The IT Crowd - Title sequence
Music videos
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - Title sequence
- Art for Laura Marling's album cover, sleeves, booklet, etc.; A Creature I Don't Know.
Music Videos
- Adam Buxton's BUG - Title sequence
Music videos
- How to Destroy Angels - "How Long?"[2]
Music videos
- Emiliana Torrini Tookah |The official video for the title track off the album "Tookah"
Music videos
- Hot Chip - "Need You Now"[3]
- Raleigh Ritchie - "Bloodsport '15"[4]
Music videos
- Tiësto, Oliver Heldens feat. Natalie La Rose - "The Right Song"[5]
- D&AD Awards (2012) Illustration for Design - Laura Marling album A Creature I Don't Know
- D&AD Awards (2010) Music Video (Animation) - Coldplay Strawberry Swing
- UK MVA Awards (2009) Video of the Year - Coldplay Strawberry Swing
- UK MVA Awards (2009) Best Rock Video - Coldplay Strawberry Swing
- UK MVA Awards (2009) Best Animation in a Music Video - Coldplay Strawberry Swing
- McLaren Animation Award (2004) - Blur Good Song
- CAD awards (2004) Best Animation in a Music Video
- D&AD Awards (2004) Best Direction
- D&AD Awards (2004) Best Animation
- British Animation Awards (2004) Best Music Video - Blur Good Song
- MTV VMA award (2003) Best Special Effects in a Video (shared with Clear) - Queens of the Stone Age Go with the Flow
- CAD award (2003) Best Director
- CAD award (2003) Best Rock Video - Athlete You Got The Style
- LEAF Award (2002) Best Pop Promo - U.N.K.L.E. Eye 4 An Eye
- McLaren Animation Award (2002) - U.N.K.L.E. Eye 4 An Eye
- NME Brat Award (2002) Best Video - Radiohead Pyramid Song
- CAD Award (2002) Best Rock Video - Radiohead Pyramid Song
- CAD Award (2001) Best Alternative Video - Morgan Flying High
- CAD Award (2001) Best Marketing Campaign (Shared with Dilly Gent and Chris Bran) - Radiohead Blips Kid A
- LEAF Award (2000) Best Computer Animated Advertisement - Nat West 'Fishing Line'
- BBC2 Awards (2000) Best Music Video - Quannum I Changed My Mind
- MPVA Awards (2000) Best Video For Under - Quannum I Changed My Mind
- Ottawa International Animation Festival (1999) Best Computer Animation The Littlest Robo
- ^ Rutledge,James: BBC, "Filmmakers Shynola get animated with Collective.", August 29, 2003, Accessed online, May 27, 2015
- ^ Hilton, Robin: NPR, "Trent Reznor- New Band, New Song, New Video, Still Terrifying", January 31, 2013, Accessed online, May 27, 2015
- ^ "Pitchfork.com Need You Now Article". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "Raleigh Ritchie "Bloodsport '15" (Shynola, dir.)". VideoStatic.com. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^ "Tiesto "The Right Song" (Shynola, dir.)". VideoStatic.com. Retrieved 14 March 2016.


text:
Colonels walk through town
Published: Friday, August 15, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, August 15, 2008 at 6:55 p.m.
THIBODAUX Nicholls football coach Jay Thomas and the entire team went for a walk downtown in their game day jerseys urging locals to support them as they embark on the 2008 season.
Photo Galleries
The Colonels wore their white game day jerseys trimmed in Nicholls red with red numbers and player last names. They also stopped to sing the fight song to a few businesses that requested it.
It is always great to get out in the community and see the way Thibodaux embraces our team, Thomas said.
The guys really enjoy it as well. We have a lot of great and loyal fans that come out and support us no matter what, and we are very fortunate to have that.
The Colonels practiced Thursday on the grass practice fields adjacent to Ray E. Didier Field.
The practice went a total of 12 periods as the Colonels dressed in shells (helmets and shoulder pads).
The offense and the defense both got work in on fundamentals, but did not scrimmage against one another.
The team will hold a live scrimmage at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at John L. Guidry Stadium.
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.
Comments are currently unavailable on this article


text:
Heart Disease Health Center
Pericarditis - Topic Overview
What is pericarditis?
Pericarditis is swelling and irritation of the pericardium, which is the sac that surrounds your heart.
Pericarditis usually doesn't cause serious problems. Most people get better in 7 to 10 days. When there are problems, they may include:
- A buildup of fluid in the pericardial sac (pericardial effusion ).
- Sudden pressure on the heart and sudden difficulty pumping enough blood (called cardiac tamponade). This can be caused by the weight and pressure of the fluid buildup if it happens quickly.
- Constrictive pericarditis, which can occur when pericarditis comes back or becomes a longer-term problem. The sac around the heart gets thick and stiff. This makes it harder for the heart to pump blood.
What causes pericarditis?
Many things can cause pericarditis, including:
- Viral infection. This is the most common cause.
- Heart attack.
- Chest injury.
- Recent heart surgery.
- Certain diseases, such as HIV, lupus, hypothyroidism, kidney disease, or tuberculosis.
- Medicine side effects, including cancer treatments.
In many cases, the cause is not known.
What are the symptoms?
The main symptom is a sharp pain in the center or left side of your chest. The pain may spread to the shoulder blade. For some people, this pain is dull instead of sharp. It may be worse when you lie down or take a deep breath.
The pain lasts for hours or days and doesn't get better when you rest. It's different from a type of chest pain called angina, which only lasts a short time and usually gets better with rest.
Other symptoms may include a mild fever, weakness, feeling very tired, coughing, hiccups, and muscle aches.
Pericarditis usually isn't dangerous. But your chest pain could be caused by something more serious, like a heart attack. Getting diagnosed and treated early can help keep pericarditis from leading to other problems. That's why you should call a doctor right away if you have any kind of sudden chest pain.


text:
When an Athens-Clarke County police officer on Monday afternoon went to check on the welfare of a man who just seemed to be staring into space while in the parking lot of RaceTrac on Atlanta Highway, she ran a check on the man's identity and found out he was wanted by authorities in another county, police said.
Christopher Sean Norris, 38, of Sussex Drive, was arrested on a Walton County warrant charging him with possession of cocaine, police said.
An Athens woman reported to Athens-Clarke County police on Monday that she suspected an employee of a local senior assisted living community may be responsible for stealing family heirloom jewelry that belonged to a recently deceased relative.
The jewelry included pearl and silver necklaces, watches, a 1939 Porterdale High School ring, and a 1962 Shorter College ring, according to police.
A 31-year-old Athens man is facing a felony marijuana charge and a slew of moving violations after he led a Georgia State Patrol trooper on a chase Monday night through Athens.
An Athens-Clarke County police officer was in the parking lot of the county library on Baxter Street when he heard a trooper's radio transmission that he was involved in a chase, which soon after passed by the officer and turned from Baxter Street onto Magnolia Street, police said.
After the lengthy, food-filled winter of sluggishness and heavy eating — variously featuring Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year, college bowl games, NFL playoffs, Chinese New Year and the Super Bowl — indulgers, including me, may want to lighten up.
Seizing the occasion, fitness clubs since early January have tried to coax rueful resolution-makers into subscribing for a full year. The clubs and surrounding parking lots will be packed until about March, when resolve fades and other pursuits take over.
Love means never having to fuss over a Valentine's Day dessert. It doesn't mean ignoring the holiday's sweet factor.
Coffee bar-only ramen special starts next week at 5&10
ATLANTA (AP) — Here's a look by the numbers at how some agencies are responding to a storm that is supposed to bring snow, "catastrophic" ice and widespread power outages to Georgia, including the Atlanta metro area.
By Nick Coltrain
Gary Gerrard, a Republican seeking his party's nomination for the 10th Congressional seat, riffed on Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream(PDF)" speech Monday night, and in it talked of his own dream of the debts of past racial injustice being repaid, the national debt not being "the greatest threat" to the United States and more.
The full text of the speech, given at the Athens-Clarke County GOP meeting, is as follows:
ATLANTA — In a dire warning Tuesday, forecasters said a "catastrophic" winter storm threatened to bring a thick layer of ice to Georgia and other parts of the South, causing widespread power outages that could leave people in the dark for days.
Many people heeded the advice to stay home and off the roads, leaving much of metro Atlanta desolate during what is typically a busy morning commute. While only rain fell in the city, places 40 miles northwest saw 2 to 3 inches of snow.
CANCELLATIONS With the threat of a winter storm looming over the Athens area, some events scheduled for this week have been canceled and rescheduled.
ATLANTA — Forecasters issued an unusually dire winter storm warning Tuesday for much of Georgia, but many residents already were heeding advice to stay home and off the roads, leaving much of metro Atlanta a ghost town during the usually busy morning commute.
Check back here throughout the day for updated school closings.
ATLANTA — State Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens says Georgians dealing with damage to their house or car as a result of the winter storm should contact their insurance agents immediately.
Hudgens says agents should provide consumers with claims forms immediately and arrange for an adjuster to appraise damaged property. Hudgens encourages consumers to take photographs of damaged property to submit along with their claims.
ATLANTA — When snow fell on Atlanta two weeks ago, downtown streets of the South's business hub were jammed with unmoving cars, highway motorists slept overnight in vehicles or abandoned them where they sat, and students were forced to camp out in school gymnasiums when roads turned too treacherous for buses to navigate.
ATLANTA — As a winter storm with potential to coat the South with ice and snow moves in, nearly 900 flights have been canceled at three of the region's major airports.
Tracking service FlightAware shows that before dawn Tuesday, 894 flights for the day had been canceled into and out of the main airports in Atlanta, Dallas and Charlotte, N.C.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the main hub for Delta Air Lines, led the nation in Tuesday flight cancellations with 368.
CALHOUN, Ga. — State transportation officials say that some lanes of Interstate 75 between Chattanooga, Tenn., and Atlanta's northwest suburbs were becoming impassable as snow spreads across north Georgia.
Authorities say that some of the iciest conditions were being reported around Calhoun, about 70 miles northwest of Atlanta.
The Georgia Department of Transportation reported that some lanes of southbound I-75 were blocked in the Resaca area just north of Calhoun shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday.
Belgium, one of the very few countries where euthanasia is legal, is expected to take the unprecedented step this week of abolishing age restrictions on who can ask to be put to death — extending the right to children for the first time.
Unwilling to spook the markets and divided among themselves, House Republicans backed away from a battle over the government's debt limit Tuesday and permitted President Barack Obama's Democratic allies to drive quick passage of a measure extending Treasury's borrowing authority without any concessions from the White House.
A skier missing after an avalanche outside a Colorado ski area was found dead Tuesday, about a day after he was swept up in a large slide.
Investigators said Tuesday that a package sent to a rural Tennessee home exploded, killing a lawyer who lived there and injuring a woman.
Investigators said Tuesday that a package sent to a rural Tennessee home exploded, killing a lawyer who lived there and injuring a woman.
Two women accused of pummeling and kicking a 23-year-old woman who died after a fight outside a California nightclub that was captured on cellphone videos were ordered Tuesday to stand trial on murder charges.
Caviar and cotton candy are on the menu. Bradley Cooper is on the guest list. Mary J. Blige is set to perform. Yet much of the focus for Tuesday's glitzy state dinner for French President Francois Hollande centers on the fact that he's flying solo following a very public breakup from his first lady after being caught in a tryst with another woman.
Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday he was suspending the use of the death penalty in Washington state for as long as he's in office, announcing a move that he hopes will enable officials to "join a growing national conversation about capital punishment."
A single picture captures the regret, shame and rage that Kim Gun-ja has harbored through most of her 89 years. Dressed in a long white wedding gown, she carries a bouquet of red flowers and stares at the camera, her deep wrinkles obscured by makeup and a diaphanous veil.
A local company arranged wedding-style photo shoots as gifts for Kim and other elderly women at the House of Sharing, a museum and nursing home for South Koreans forced into brothels by Japan during World War II.
SAN FRANCISCO — Shirley Temple, the dimpled, curly-haired child star who sang, danced, sobbed and grinned her way into the hearts of Depression-era moviegoers, has died, according to publicist Cheryl Kagan. She was 85.
As expected, Monday's public hearing at the Oconee County Civic Center on the list of projects to be included in an upcoming special-purpose local option sales tax referendum brought out some enthusiastic supporters of The Plan of Watkinsville, an initiative of fourth-generation Watkinsville resident and Notre Dame-trained architect Robert Smith aimed at enhancing the small-town atmosphere of the county seat's downtown area while attracting economic development.
It wasn't long after Bryan McClendon was named national recruiter of the year by two scouting websites that Mark Richt gave him another title.
All region basketball tournaments featuring area teams have been postponed due to inclement weather.
Region 8-A, 8-AA, 8-AAA, 8-AAAA and 8-AAAAA have been delayed. Some of the regions have already determined a makeup schedule. Others are still pending.
The Princess Bride: It's obvious that the producers of this weekend's new versions of "About Last Night" and "Endless Love" are targeting Valentine's Day audiences looking for something romantic to watch together, not necessarily caring (or even knowing) that both are remakes of '80s movies. Whether or not these are our new "classic stories" is a matter of opinion, but one thing is basically the undisputed truth: Rob Reiner's 1987 comedy fantasy "The Princess Bride" is.
THE WALKING DEAD "The Walking Dead" is BACK! And I about screamed (warning: spoiler alert) when I thought Carl was about to get bit by the walker while he was in the house.
Athens, GA • Athens Banner-Herald ©2016. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Big Blue Vanuatu has joined the 100% aware initiative. From now on all the certifications we do will contribute to Project Aware. That means all our dive students will be exposed to the work that Project Aware does and it may stimulate them to think about how to help protect our marine environment.
Project AWARE's online environmental community working together for ocean protection.
Upcoming Actions
No organized or RSVP'd actions were found. Click here to find more or host your own!
In this section:
Upcoming Actions
Upcoming Actions
No actions found.
Debbie Molesworth
Big Blue Vanuatu's Blog
Blog SEE ALL
Big Blue Vanuatu's Photos
Latest Photo
Big Blue Vanuatu's Videos
Latest Video
This diver has not added any videos... yet!
The views, actions and activities posted by participants on My Ocean are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Project AWARE Foundation.


text:
Hotel Balneario San Juan Cosalá, San Juan Cosala
- Free WiFi
Main amenities
- 36 guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Full-service spa
- Indoor pool and 2 indoor pools
- Free water park
- Hot springs
- Rooftop terrace
- Breakfast available
- Sauna
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Garden
What's around
- On the waterfront
- Iguanas Ranas Water Park (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- San Juan Cosala Boardwalk (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
- Church of San Juan Cosala (0.7 mi / 1.1 km)
- Raquet Club (0.7 mi / 1.1 km)
- Ajijic Malecon (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
If you are looking for an interesting experience, this place is nice. Especially if you…
No clock radio and no coffee maker. Never seen that before.
Hotel Balneario San Juan Cosalá, San Juan Cosala
Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $69
- Standard Room
Also popular with travelers from the USA
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 36 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 1 floor
- Check-in time 3 PM-9 PM
- Check-out time is 1 PM
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation.
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- No cribs (infant beds)
- No pets or service animals allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Nearby Three Star San Juan Cosala hotels
In the hotel
- Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Poolside bar
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Barbeque grills
- Number of indoor pools - 2
- Indoor pool
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Playground on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Free water park access
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Spa tub
- Children's pool
- Steam room
- Waterslide
- Sauna
- Lazy river
- Free pool cabanas
- Pool sun loungers
- Pool umbrellas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 1970
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas
- Rooftop terrace
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Television in common areas
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
In the room
- Ceiling fan
- Down comforter
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Cable TV channels
- Free WiFi
- Refrigerator
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
Top San Juan Cosala hotels
Recently reviewed hotels in San Juan Cosala
- Hotel Hacienda del SolFrom
"Hotel Moreles is a beautifully restored, 400 year old, building. The rooms are large and we'll appointed. The location is wonderful for visiting all the historic district as well…"Jun 6, 2016
- Hotel Galeria Casa TlaquepaqueFrom
"Hotel is not much to look at from the outside. However, the family is wonderful and there is a lovely quiet courtyard in the back that is perfect to relax in. Really pretty. The…"Mar 19, 2016
- Hotel Real del MonteFrom
- Hotel Suites del RealFrom
"Very friendly staff. The location is great since it is not in the center of the city so there is less congestion. The hotel has good amenities"Oct 31, 2015
Nearby hotels
Special features
SPA Tlalocan has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and massages. The spa is equipped with hot springs/mineral springs, a mud bath, a sauna, and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.
DiningSabor Natural - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Hotel Balneario San Juan Cosalá, San Juan Cosala's small print
Also known as
- Balneario Cosalá
- Balneario San Juan Cosalá
- Hotel Balneario Cosalá
- Hotel Balneario San Juan Cosalá
- Hotel Balneario San Juan Cosala Jocotepec, Mexico - Jalisco
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Self parking costs MXN 50 per night
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of MXN 100 per person (approximately)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Is the description of this hotel not correct? Tell us