In a remarkable step toward sustainable energy utilization and environmental protection, Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has successfully facilitated the conversion of low-pressure, low-BTU permeate gas into valuable clean energy through a pioneering partnership with Shaheen Energy at its Sinjhoro Gas Field, located in the Sanghar District of Sindh.

The Sinjhoro facility processes raw gas and condensate to produce LPG and sales gas, including CO₂ removal. During this process, a stream of low-pressure, low-BTU permeate gas is produced. Initially, this gas had to be flared, as it did not meet the quality specifications required by Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) for sales of gas.

To utilize this previously wasted gas and derive financial as well as environmental benefits, OGDCL initiated a press tender to sell the permeate gas to potential buyers. Following a transparent evaluation and bidding process, the contract was awarded to M/s Shaheen Energy, a local energy company committed to sustainable and innovative gas solutions.

In line with the agreement, Shaheen Energy established a state-of-the-art gas processing facility near the Sinjhoro premises with a capacity of 10 MMSCFD. This plant is designed to process the permeate gas, remove CO₂, and produce high-BTU sweet gas that meets the sales specifications of SSGC. The facility is equipped with inlet scrubbers, compressors, coalescer and cartridge filters, and a membrane separation unit designed by Schlumberger, USA.

Currently, approximately 7 MMSCFD of permeate gas is being processed at the Shaheen Energy facility. This marks a historic milestone, as it is the first time in Pakistan’s history that a local company has imported and commissioned a membrane-based gas purification system to treat low-pressure permeate gas — a significant achievement made possible through close coordination with OGDCL.

This collaboration not only creates a new revenue stream for both OGDCL and Shaheen Energy but also plays a crucial role in reducing gas flaring and minimizing carbon emissions, thereby helping to protect Pakistan’s environment. Moreover, the availability of this locally processed clean gas will help reduce dependence on expensive imported LNG, lowering the country’s import bill and ensuring the supply of cheaper, cleaner fuel for Pakistan’s export-oriented industries.

The OGDCL–Shaheen Energy partnership stands as a testament to Pakistan’s growing capability in adopting advanced technologies for energy efficiency, sustainability, and national economic growth.