Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has contributed funds to community development projects and deposited over Rs 3 billion (US$18.9 million) with the District Administration of Ghotki on account of Production Bonus and Social Welfare obligations under the Pakistan Petroleum Exploration and Production Policy 2012. Funds will be utilized to execute key development projects in the Mari lease area in and around district Ghotki. These obligations are over and above the substantial voluntary contribution by the company to numerous social welfare projects every year under CSR initiatives.