About us

Fueling Progress, Powering Possibilities.

As a pioneer in the private gas market, UGDC is committed to the 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 energy infrastructure and natural gas landscape dynamics.

5+ BCF

Natural gas delivered in FY 23-24

3.7+ Billion

Additional sales tax revenue for GoP

Our History

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2017

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2018

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2019

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2020

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2021

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2022

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2023

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2024

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Board of Directors

Our leaders bring a wealth of business, engineering and industry experience.

Our Projects

With a commitment to excellence, our projects are built to uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and sustainability.

What we do

Our focus is to ensure the security of natural gas supply to the growing demands of industry in Pakistan.

Media Gallery

Visual documentation of UGDC’s journey, partnerships, and community impact

In a historic moment for Pakistan’s energy sector, Mr. Nadim 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.

In a significant milestone for Pakistan’s energy collaboration, Mr. Nadim Baber, Advisor to the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Mr. Irtiza Syed, President of ExxonMobil Asia Pacific, UGDC CEO Mr. Ghiyas Abdullah Paracha, along with team members from both sides, gathered at ExxonMobil’s headquarters in Houston, USA, in 2019.

Mr. Shahbaz Sharif, the then Chief Minister of Punjab and now Prime Minister, Mr. Ghiyas Paracha (CEO UGDC), and Brig (Rtd) Iftikhar Ahmed, Chairman APCNGA, held key discussions on the supply of gas to Punjab’s transport sector — a major step forward and a historic breakthrough.

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.

Commemoration ceremony of LNG held at Serena Hotel Islamabad, attended by Mr. Ahmed, CEO of Global, Chief of the Qatari delegation, Mr. Phillips, President of Total, the Head of the LNG terminal in Karachi, and Mr. Ghiyas Paracha, CEO of UGDC — marking a significant moment in Pakistan’s energy progress.

Marking a significant step forward in strengthening Pakistan’s LNG infrastructure, the signing ceremony was held at Serena Hotel Islamabad with the participation of Mr. Irtiza Sayed, President of ExxonMobil Asia, Vice President of International Business Development at ExxonMobil, Brig (Rtd) Iftikhar Ahmed, Chairman UGDC, Mr. Ghiyas Paracha, and team members.

Brig (Rtd) Iftikhar Ahmed, Chairman of UGDC, addressing the OGRA hearing chaired by OGRA Chairman Saeed Ahmed Khan, along with the Members of Gas and Member Finance OGRA in Islamabad, regarding the grant of the UGDC license.

About us

At a glance

50+ years of combined experience

5+ BCF

3.7+ Billion

Our History

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

In this section

Board of Directors

Our leaders bring a wealth of business, engineering and industry experience.

Our Projects

With a commitment to excellence, our projects are built to uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and sustainability.

What we do

Our focus is to ensure the security of natural gas supply to the growing demands of industry in Pakistan.

Media Gallery

Mr. Shahbaz Sharif, the then Chief Minister of Punjab and now Prime Minister, Mr. Ghiyas Paracha (CEO UGDC), and Brig (Rtd) Iftikhar Ahmed, Chairman APCNGA, held key discussions on the supply of gas to Punjab’s transport sector — a major step forward and a historic breakthrough.

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.

Brig (Rtd) Iftikhar Ahmed, Chairman of UGDC, addressing the OGRA hearing chaired by OGRA Chairman Saeed Ahmed Khan, along with the Members of Gas and Member Finance OGRA in Islamabad, regarding the grant of the UGDC license.

Universal Gas Distribution Company (UGDC) is Pakistan’s first private limited gas distribution company, engaged in the sale, purchase, import, and distribution of gas to commercial and industrial customers nationwide.

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