Key points
- Violations of technical, safety standards observed
- Two entities were sealed for rule violations
- Violations included production of oversized LPG bowsers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has launched a crackdown on substandard Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) equipment manufacturers in Lahore.
The government agency responsible for regulating the oil and gas sector conducted joint safety inspections of LPG storage tanks, bowsers and cylinder manufacturing facilities located in the peripheral areas of Lahore during March 2025 in collaboration with the Lahore local administration.
“During the process, three LPG equipment manufacturer premises were inspected, namely M/s Elite Metal Tek (Private) Limited, M/s Hi-Tek Manufacturing (Private) Limited and M/s Unique Metal Engineering Services Limited,” said a statement issued by the agency.
Violations
Violations of technical and safety standards were observed, which included the production of oversized LPG bowsers, the absence of essential safety systems, unlicensed bowsers present on-site, and operations without mandatory registration from the deputy commissioner and Civil Defence authorities, the communique read.
“As a result, two facilities, namely M/s Hi-Tek Manufacturing (Private) Limited and M/s Unique Metal Engineering Services Limited, where serious violations were observed, were sealed by the district administration.
Regulatory action
The authority is initiating regulatory action under applicable laws, which may result in the cancellation of licenses of non-compliant entities.
“OGRA maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward unsafe, non-compliant and unauthorised manufacturing practices. Surprise inspections will continue nationwide to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory compliance in LPG equipment manufacturing,” the regulatory body said.
