Oil and Gas Laws of Pakistan

CNG Laws of Pakistan , LPG Laws of Pakistan

This brief overview of CNG laws of Pakistan, LPG laws of Pakistan and oil and gas laws of Pakistan sets out the related legislation of Pakistan and explains very briefly the procedure for setting up a CNG station/LPG filling station in Pakistan. Application forms for starting a CNG station and LPG filling station in Pakistan have also been provided. Nevertheless, these short notes must not be taken as a substitute for a thorough and professional legal advice.

Oil and Gas Related Legislation of Pakistan

OGRA Ordinance, 2002
NGRA Ordinance, 2000
Tariff Rules, 2002
Licencing Rules, 2002
CNG Rules, 1992
LPG Rules, 2001
Amendment in LPG (P&D) Rules, 2001
Complaint Regulations, 2003

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) – Pakistan

OGRA – Brief Introduction
Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) was established under the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Ordinance dated 28th March 2002. the objectives for establishment of OGRA are as follows:

To foster competition
To increase private investment and ownership in the midstream and downstream petroleum industry
To protect public interest while respecting individual rights and provide effective and efficient regulations
Subsequently, the Natural Gas Regulatory Authority (NGRA) was subsumed by the OGRA. All properties and works done by the NGRA were transferred to and protected under the OGRA Ordinance. OGRA was, therefore, in a position to start its functions in respect to natural gas immediately upon its establishment.

The Federal Government has assigned functions for the regulation of activities relating to LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) sectors in the country to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority.

Any Corporation or person interested in getting licence for the LPG and CNG activities may apply to the OGRA on the prescribed forms.

LPG and CNG Application Forms for OGRA in Pakistan

Application Form for CNG
Application for LPG Storage and Filling Licence
Application for LPG Auto Refueling Station