UGDC pitches gas storage and pipeline projects at Gastech 2026
Universal Gas Distribution Company showcased investment proposals for urban gas storage and new pipeline networks at the Gastech 2026 conference, targeting reduction of system losses in Pakistan’s gas sector.
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Open on Dawn## Private sector pushes for gas infrastructure upgrades
A private gas firm, Universal Gas Distribution Company (UGDC), represented Pakistan at the Gastech 2026 conference in Bangkok on Tuesday. The company presented a suite of investment options aimed at developing urban gas storage facilities and constructing dedicated pipeline networks in high‑demand load centres.
## Rationale behind the proposals
UGDC highlighted the inefficiencies of the current state‑owned gas transmission and distribution system, which suffers from significant system losses and capacity constraints. By introducing underground storage and dedicated pipelines, the firm argues that Pakistan can improve supply reliability, lower distribution losses, and create a more competitive market for end‑users.
## Potential scale and financing
The proposals include multi‑billion‑rupee projects, with UGDC seeking both domestic and foreign equity partners, as well as long‑term financing from development banks. While exact figures were not disclosed, the company indicated that the projects could attract investment comparable to recent large‑scale energy infrastructure deals in the country.
## Implications for the energy sector
If approved, the projects would complement the government’s broader energy diversification strategy and could reduce reliance on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG). The initiative also aligns with the Pakistan Energy Outlook, which calls for increased gas storage capacity to manage seasonal demand fluctuations.
## Next steps
UGDC plans to engage with the Ministry of Energy, the Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), and potential private investors over the coming months. Formal agreements or memoranda of understanding (MoUs) are expected to be drafted later this year, pending regulatory approvals.