Descon

Country

Pakistan

Founded

1977

Number
of employees

22,000

Website

www.descon.com

Key people

Taimur Saeed

Social networks

About

Descon is a multinational engineering and industrial conglomerate headquartered in Pakistan and founded in 1977. Originally established as an engineering services company, Descon has evolved into one of the largest engineering and industrial groups in the region, operating across engineering, power generation, chemicals, agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. The company provides integrated EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction), industrial services, manufacturing, automation, and operations & maintenance solutions for large-scale industrial projects.

Today, Descon operates internationally with a workforce of approximately 22,000 employees representing more than 30 nationalities. Its presence spans Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, and South Africa, serving clients in oil & gas, petrochemicals, fertilizer, cement, renewable energy, power, and infrastructure industries. The company also owns and operates chemical and power assets through subsidiaries such as Descon Oxychem and Descon Power Solutions.

Products and Services

Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) — turnkey engineering and construction solutions for industrial and infrastructure projects
Industrial Services & Maintenance — plant shutdowns, maintenance, reliability services, inspection, and industrial support operations
Oil & Gas Solutions — engineering and operational services for upstream, midstream, and downstream energy facilities
Power Generation Services — operations & maintenance (O&M) services for thermal, wind, hydel, bagasse-based, and combined-cycle power plants through Descon Power Solutions
Chemical Manufacturing — production of hydrogen peroxide and specialty chemical solutions through Descon Oxychem Ltd.
Infrastructure Development — construction and engineering services for dams, canals, hydro projects, and civil infrastructure
Manufacturing & Fabrication — industrial fabrication workshops, modular manufacturing, and mechanical systems production
Automation & Control Systems — industrial automation, instrumentation, and process control services
Agriculture & Agri Solutions — agricultural development initiatives, research farms, and nutrient solutions
Inspection & Testing Services — industrial inspection, technical evaluation, and quality assurance support