ISLAMABAD : The government has decided to hire consultants for Sui Companies ( SNGPL and SSGCL) to conduct a study to assess the magnitude of gas losses due to infrastructure degradation, gas theft, measurement errors and other inefficiencies in the system, based on a data study as well as field assessment, etc. along with remedies in the respect areas of operation of both companies.
In this regard, Expression of Interest (EoI) has been sought from the interested parties, last date of which has been fixed October 6, 2025.
According to the background, Unaccounted-for-Gas (UFG) remains a major challenge for Pakistan’s gas utilities, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC). Both Companies are the downstream integrated natural gas utility Companies of Pakistan engaged in the business of transmission and distribution of natural gas, operating under a licence granted by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) of Pakistan.
According SNGPL, persistent UFG losses impact financial performance and operational efficiency. The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has directed both utilities to carry out a comprehensive study to assess the magnitude of UFG, its causes, and possible remedial measures.
Scope of the Assignment: The consulting services will broadly include: (i) assessing and quantifying UFG losses of gas network ;(ii) identifying causes including infrastructure degradation, theft, measurement errors, and operational inefficiencies ;(iii) benchmarking current practices with global standards ;(iv) recommending practical, implementable solutions suitable to Pakistan’s environment ; and (v) proposing a roadmap with measurable outcomes.
Consultant Requirements: The assignment will be undertaken by a local consultant (lead) firm, who can partner with any international topnotch technical consultancy firm. The local firm will act as lead, responsible for overall coordination with the Sui Companies and the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division). For shortlisting, the combined credentials of the local and international partners will be evaluated.
Shortlisting Mandatory Criteria: The local consultant (lead) firm who can partner with any international topnotch technical consultancy firm must demonstrate: (a) experience in at least one completed assignment focused on UFG / gas losses study, including quantification of losses and identification of causes and ;(b) at least one additional completed assignment in any of the following areas: natural gas measurement systems, corrosion management/integrity surveys, gas transmission & distribution or distribution network operations.
For the Pakistani firm: valid registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and all applicable federal and provincial tax authorities. For the international firm: valid registration with relevant professional and regulatory authorities in its home country. A declaration of non-involvement in any ongoing litigation or arbitration, to be provided on a Rs. 100 non-judicial stamp paper. Ends
