2nd phase of digitising oil supply chain begins
In its continuous drive towards digital transformation, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has launched the second phase of its flagship initiative – digitising Pakistan's oil supply chain.
Building on the successful deployment of an online licensing system and the first phase of digitisation, the oil and gas industry regulator has now initiated a comprehensive track and trace system in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board. This phase is aimed at enhancing transparency, operational efficiency and safety across the country's downstream oil sector.
Following the earlier launch of Raahguzar mobile application, developed in partnership with the Federal Board of Revenue and the Oil Companies Advisory Council, which allows consumers to locate licensed fuel stations through Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, Ogra's latest move expands the scope of digital oversight to the entire supply chain.
This phase will digitise end-to-end movement of petroleum products from refineries and import terminals to storage depots, tank-lorries and retail outlets. The new system integrates Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, GPS tracking and centralised dashboards to ensure real-time monitoring, deter illegal decanting and smuggling, and support more effective enforcement.
Currently, over 29 oil marketing companies are operating with ERP systems and approximately 15,000 tank-lorries are already equipped with GPS tracking devices. These developments form a solid foundation for the nationwide rollout of the track and trace system.
"The initiative represents a major step towards a modern, transparent and secure oil supply chain in Pakistan," said Masroor Khan, Chairman Ogra. "It reflects the commitment to leveraging technology for improved governance, public safety and consumer confidence."
With this initiative, Ogra continues to position itself as a forward-looking regulator, driving digital innovation for national progress.
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