We are in the LPG business since 1984 and the past 25 years have seen the company evolve itself as an important player in the LPG domain. We supply LPG product in all corners of the country through a web of distributors with the brand name “WAK GAS”.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
The foundation of the group was laid in the LPG segment through the creation of WAK GAS which was incorporated on 10 February, 1984 as a private limited company under the Company’s Ordinance 1984. With brand name WAK GAS acquired its LPG Marketing license on 18 May, 1989 under the liquefied Petroleum (production and distribution) Rules of 1971 from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, Government of Pakistan.
The Company started its LPG marketing operations in August, 1989 under the trade name of WAKGAS after it signed its first LPG Sales/Purchase agreement with the Oil and Gas Development Corporation (OGDC) and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) for the purchase of LPG from the gas field of Adhi.
Why Use LPG?
Unavailability of CNG and continuous increase in petrol & diesel prices invoke the need of cheaper alternative fuel.
Characteristics of LPG
- LPG – Liquefied Petroleum Gas
- Mixture of Propane & Butane (95/5)
- Heavier than air
- Ignition temperature of LPG is 450 0C
Benefits of LPG
- Re-fuelling time in vehicle is similar to petrol
- Vehicle conversion is significantly economical than CNG
- 20 kg LPG gives around 350 to 400 km run.
