OGRA Developing Digital System For Direct Petroleum Stock Data
OGRA is developing its digital oil supply-chain 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.
Key Points:
- Digitalization Effort: OGRA aims to digitize Pakistan’s oil supply chain for more accurate, reliable, and timely petroleum data.
- ERP Integration: Currently, ERP integration of oil pipelines is underway, with a target completion date of end September 2026.
- Direct Data Fetching: The system will pull data directly from OMCs and refineries through their ERP systems.
- Improved Monitoring: Once implemented, the system will aid OGRA in enhancing data quality and timeliness for planning and monitoring oil supply chain operations.
- Customs Collaboration: The initiative supports Pakistan Customs by providing more timely stock information for improved oversight and revenue assurance.
Benefits:
- Increased transparency
- Enhanced regulatory oversight
- Improved revenue collection
- Effective tracking of petroleum product movement
(Source: UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News)
