OGRA builds real-time stock data system

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is developing a digital platform to obtain petroleum data directly from oil marketing companies (OMCs) and refineries through Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and stock positions through Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) sensors, according to official documents.

The authority aims to strengthen the veracity, reliability and timeliness of petroleum stock and supply data. The digital platform for supply-chain visibility has already been developed, while ERP integration of oil pipelines is in progress and expected to be completed by the end of September 2026.

One of the milestones of the project is to fetch data directly from OMCs and refineries through their ERP systems and obtain stock positions through ATG sensors.

Once completed, the system will improve the quality and timeliness of data used for planning petroleum product requirements and subsequent monitoring of supply-chain operations.

At present, OGRA monitors petroleum stock availability but does not maintain a dedicated real-time ERP system for customs-bonded stock visibility. Customs-bonded stocks, including duty-paid and non-duty-paid status, fall under Pakistan Customs/FBR in accordance with the Customs Act, 1969.

The digitisation initiative will also support the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Pakistan Customs by providing access to more timely petroleum stock information. OGRA has already provided FBR/Customs access to its digital platform.