8 companies, 7 consortia prequalified for gas network licenses in 5 industrial cities

The Ministry of Energy announced the results of the prequalification phase for license tenders to build, own, and operate natural gas distribution networks.

The tenders cover Al Kharj Industrial City, Sudair City for Industry and Business, and the first, second, and third industrial cities in Jeddah.

The qualified companies and consortia are required to submit their technical bids by April 23, 2026, the ministry said.

The list includes eight companies: East Gas Co., Natural Gas Distribution Co. (NGDC), Egyptian Kuwaiti Advanced Operation and Maintenance Co., Egyptian Natural Gas Co. (GASCO), Saab Energy Solutions Co., Seer Corp., Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL), and UniGas Arabia.

It also includes seven consortia: Al Afdal Gas with Khazeen National Storage and Mobadra Industrial SPI Co.; AlSharif Contracting Group (ASG) with Anton Oilfield Services and China Oil & Gas Group; Gas Solutions with Al Fanar Gas Group; Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) with Masah Specialized Construction Co. and AGL Gas; Expertise Contracting Co. Ltd. with BGL Pipeline Co.; National Gas Co. (NatGas) with Egypt Gas Co.; and TAQA Arabia Co. with Energy and Gas Co. and TAQA Gas Co.

The ministry said the move supports efforts to strengthen gas infrastructure, attract investment, improve service quality, and promote a competitive market environment.

It added that the tenders coincide with the third expansion of the master gas network, supporting the Liquid Fuel Displacement Program (LFDP) and the shift to natural gas under Saudi Vision 2030, with the aim of maximizing economic, environmental, and social returns from petroleum resources.