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About UGDC

Fueling Progress, Powering Possibilities.

As a pioneer in the private gas market, UGDC is committed to purchase, sale, import, and distribution of gas to industrial and commercial consumers across Pakistan.

We believe in innovation, efficiency, and sustainability; ensuring reliable and uninterrupted gas supply to power industries, businesses, and transportation.

Our vision is to strengthen Pakistan’s energy infrastructure, paving the way for a more competitive, efficient, and energy secure future.

At a glance

50+ years of combined experience

Our leadership team brings unmatched industry insight, strategic foresight, and a deep understanding of Pakistan's Natural Gas landscape dynamics and infrastructure.

10+ BCF

Natural Gas delivered til October 2025

42+

Industries served

Our History

Explore our history for more information about how we started

2014
Founding of UGDC
  • UGDC (Universal Gas Distribution Company) is established with a vision to enable private LNG imports to complement national supply.
2014
LNG Terminal Launch
  • UGDC signs an agreement with ENGRO
2017
Regulatory Milestone
  • UGDC obtains its Gas Sale and Distribution License.
  • Gains legal status to import and distribute LNG in the private sector.
  • Participates in shaping the Third-Party Access (TPA) Policy backed by the World Bank, enabling pipeline access for private gas companies.
2018
International Breakthrough
  • UGDC signs a strategic LNG supply agreement with ExxonMobil at their headquarters in the USA. Deal witnessed by Pakistan’s Minister for Petroleum and the Pakistani Ambassador.
2018–2021
Global LNG Partnerships
  • UGDC becomes the first Pakistani private company to enter direct Sale and Purchase Agreements with multiple international suppliers:
  • Qatar Gas, ExxonMobil, Trafigura, ConocoPhillips
  • Mitsubishi, BB Energy, Gunvor, Vitol, MOL
  • Shell, PPL, PSO, Pakistan Gas Port, and others.
July 2023
Domestic Gas Procurement
  • UGDC purchases indigenous gas from MOL, operating the Mami Khail block in partnership with OGDC, PPL, POL, and GHPL.
  • Becomes first private company in Pakistan to procure local gas through TPA.
  • Supplies gas to industrial clients in Lahore, Sheikhupura, and Faisalabad—a major step for the private distribution market.
2023
Innovation in Gas Purification
  • UGDC establishes a state-of-the-art gas purification plant at Sinjhoro field.
  • Implementation of membrane separation and chemical processes to reduce CO₂ from 22% to 1.4%.
  • Produces pipeline-quality natural gas from high-CO₂ sources—enhancing clean energy supply.
2024-2025
Expanding Reach and Workforce
  • UGDC operates offices in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and prepares to launch in Peshawar.
  • Employs hundreds of skilled professionals committed to sustainable and efficient energy solutions.

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Gallery

Discover a visual showcase of our journey, achievements, and events.

Mr. Shahbaz Sharif, the then Chief Minister of Punjab and current Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Ghiyas Paracha, Chief Executive Officer of UGDC, and Brigadier (Retired) Iftikhar Ahmed engaged in high-level discussions regarding the provision of gas to the transport sector in Punjab.

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, and Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister of State for Petroleum, were presented with an LNG ship memento by the CEO of UGDC Mr. Ghiyas Paracha.

In August 2017, Mr. Ghiyas Abdullah Paracha, CEO of UGDC, extended his congratulations to Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Minister for Petroleum & Natural Resources, addressed a key seminar on LNG, highlighting the government's commitment to energy sector development. Mr. Ghiyas Paracha, CEO of UGDC, was also present alongside other prominent industry leaders and stakeholders.

CEO UGDC Mr. Ghiyas Abdullah Paracha meeting with Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Petroleum & Energy Mr. Nadeem Babar January 2021.

CEO UGDC Mr. Ghiyas Paracha in a candid discussion with Mr. Syed Naveed Qamar former Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division).

CEO UGDC Mr. Ghiyas Abdullah Paracha meeting with Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Mr. Umar Ayub Khan in June 2021. SAPM on Petroleum & Secretary Petroleum are also present at the occasion.

In a historic moment for Pakistan’s energy sector, Mr. Nadeem Baber, Advisor to the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), ExxonMobil Vice President Mr. Richard Rayfield, and UGDC CEO Mr. Ghiyas Paracha signed a landmark agreement in Houston in 2019 for the supply of LNG to Pakistan’s transport sector.

Mr. Fadi Mitri, Global Head of Business Development at Trafigura, and Mr. Ghiyas Paracha shared a handshake at Trafigura’s Geneva headquarters following the signing ceremony — a noteworthy moment marking a key milestone in global gas partnership.

The ceremony took place at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, with distinguished attendees including Mr. Ahmed, CEO of Global, the Chief of the Qatari Delegation, Mr. Phillips, President of Total, the Head of the LNG Terminal in Karachi, and Mr. Ghias Paracha, CEO of UGDC.

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