ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), in collaboration with the local administration, conducted joint safety inspections of LPG storage tank, bowzer and cylinder manufacturing facilities located in the peripheral areas of Lahore during March 2025.
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.
Violations of technical and safety standards were observed which included the production of oversized LPG bowzers, absence of essential safety systems, unlicenced bowzers present on-site, and operations without mandatory registration from the Deputy Commissioner and Civil Defence authorities.
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.
The authority is initiating regulatory action under applicable laws, which may result in delisting/cancellation of licences of non-compliant entities.
The 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.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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