Publication of OGRA Annual Repost for FY.2020-21

The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) released its annual report for fiscal year 2020-21. In FY 2020-21, a deadly virus (COVID-19) humbled the human race and ignited a development emergency.

Its impact was multi-facet, the CVOVID-19 pandemic was-and continues to be- a uniquely common experience for our generation, with no space for bystanders. However, OGRA with all odds teamed up and resolved to show ‘resilience’ while facing multiple challenges and moving ahead.

Highlight of the FY 2020-21, wherein OGRA granted licenses and performed other regulated activities as under:
OGRA granted a licence to:
For (RLNG)

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M/s K-Electric Limited for construction and operation of natural gas /RLNG transmission pipeline from Port Qasim to KE’s Bin Qasim Power Complex;
M/s Tabeer Energy Marketing (Private) Limited;
M/s Energas Marketing (Private) Limited;
M/s Shell Energy Pakistan (Private) Limited to carry out regulated activity for Sale of Natural Gas / RLNG to the consumers;
M/s Energas Terminal (Private) Limited for construction and operation of 30-inch diameter and 9 Km long Natural Gas / RLNG transmission pipeline from ENERGAS Terminal to SSGC’s Custody Transfer Station at Port Qasim;
For (LPG)
OGRA for the first time granted five licences for transportation of LPG through road bowsers;
For (Oil)
During the fiscal year, the Oil Marketing Companies built additional oil storage of 95,379 MT including 50,019 MT of Motor gasoline and 45,360 MT of High Speed Diesel in the country.
Consumer-related activities:

OGRA entertained consumers’ complaints against Natural Gas, LPG, CNG and Oil companies free of cost. These complaints were resolved expeditiously and in judicious manner by providing remedial measures.

OGRA resolved 8,272 complaints out of 8,361 during FY 2020-21 and provided financial relief of Rs. 118.31 million and a number of 1,341 gas connections were provided to consumers being due against their complaints.

Fortunately, OGRA has one of the highly skilled, trained and well-equipped human resource and with their hard work and commitment, OGRA has pursued objectives successfully.