The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) introduced natural gas pipelines in the Emirates in 2005. Since then, SEWA has converted a myriad of home gas connections from PLG cylinders to natural gas. To initiate the process, residents are required to submit an application to SEWA after consulting with an approved gas contractor. Multiple other documents are also required for gas conversion in Sharjah.
For your convenience, here we have elaborated on how to submit a gas conversion request to SEWA in Sharjah.
How to Convert to Gas With SEWA in Sharjah
The SEWA gas conversion process is multi-tier yet convenient and starts from hiring a gas contractor. Following are the steps for gas conversion with SEWA in Sharjah.
- Step 1: Hire a ‘Gas Contractor’ approved by SEWA (listed below) and obtain a letter indicating relevant work details
- Step 2: Request and obtain a ‘NOC’ from Sharjah Municipality and other concerned departments
- Step 3: Log in to ‘SEWA E-service Portal’
- Step 4: Duly fill in the required information including email and mobile number
- Step 5: Select a ‘Date of Appointment’ on which SEWA representative will visit the site of conversion
- Step 6: Upload all the required documents and finish the process
- Step 7: Ask the contractor to make necessary changes in the infrastructure in favour of natural gas pipelines
- Step 8: After the final approval from SEWA’s representative, start using natural gas
For the conversion of cookers to natural gas or any other alterations, consumers can call 600-566665 or access the SEWA app.
Documents Required for SEWA Gas Conversion Request
After the owner has submitted the legal agreement with the gas contractor to the SEWA Mutual Service Department, the following set of documents is required.
- Gas connection application
- Building owner’s passport (Copy)
- Building permission
- Plot’s affection plan
- Gas piping drawing of the building
- Gas Contractor’s License (Copy)
- Letter from the gas contractor showing the gas connection details of the building
- Payment of the prescribed fees, if the completion certificate of the building is requested
List of Approved SEWA Gas Contractors
Mentioned below is the list of SEWA-approved gas contractors that you can sign agreements with. However, prior to initiating any process, it is requested to verify the legality and approved status of the contractor.
| Name of Company | Email Address | Contact Number |
| GULF GAS PIPE LINE INST&SUPPLY CO.LLC | sales@gulfgas.ae | 04-2517979 | 058-8264834 |
| BAIT AL AFKAR NATURAL GAS | baitalafkar86@gmail.com | 09-2382299 | 050-3999546 |
| GLOBAL GAS ENGINEERING L.L.C | globegas2@gmail.com | 06-5737337 | 056-3224842 |
| AL SHUALLAH GAS INSTALLATION CONT.LLC | shuallahgas@gmail.com | 050-4973739 | 06-5252111 |
| MALMO GAS INSTALLATION | malmogas@gmail.com | 06-5533459 | 050-4397888 |
| AL MADAR ENGINEERING L.L.C | info.gas@almadar.co | 06-5344007 | 055-4538466 |
| AL TAQAH AL BADELA GAS INSTALLATIONS | altaqah.gas@gmail.com | 06-5677612 | 056-1544455 |
| LOOTAH BC GAS LLC | construction@lootahbcgas.com | 04-2977741 |
| QUOZ QUZAH GAS INSTALLATION L.L.C | qqgas1@gmail.com | 06-5751757 | 052-9226920 |
| GULF HORIZON NATURAL GAS | gulfhorizon03@gmail.com | 09-2372420 | 050-3911161 |
| AL NASR GAS NETS INSTALLATIONS | alnasergas@gmail.com | 06-5744448 | 052-6605521 |
FAQs
When was natural gas for homes introduced in Sharjah?
SEWA started the natural gas conversion process for homes in 2005.
Is NOC necessary for submitting a gas conversion application in Sharjah?
Yes, real estate NOC from relevant government authorities is necessary when submitting gas conversion requests.
Will SEWA change my cooker and oven after gas conversion?
Yes, SEWA changes the cooker and oven, making them suitable for natural gas usage.
This was all about submitting a gas conversion request to SEWA in Sharjah along with all the required documents. The process to submit a gas conversion application includes multiple steps and sets of documents. However, for the convenience of residents, SEWA’s representatives are available at the Department of Town Planning & Survey. Similar to this, SEWA has also taken multiple initiatives to support the residents when renting or buying properties in Sharjah.
Stay tuned to dubizzle’s property blog for more information on SEWA services.
