Karachi May Face Load Shedding During Peak Hours

K-Electric (KE), Karachi's power utility, cautioned on Friday that it may introduce load management during evening and nighttime peak hours due to a shortage of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) caused by global supply disruptions and delayed cargo deliveries.

Key points

• Rana remarked K-Electric was coordinating with Pakistan LNG Limited and other relevant authorities to address the RLNG shortage.
• Daytime supply will remain largely stable, KE spokesperson Imran Rana remarked in a post on X.
• Authorities are working to finalize the country's liquefied natural gas import plan for the three winter months from December through February.
• Pakistan faced a similar situation earlier this year when power shortages linked to RLNG unavailability forced utilities to implement load management nationwide.

"Due to a nationwide RLNG constraint stemming from international supply disruptions and delayed cargoes, affecting generation nationwide, including KE's territory, KE may need to undertake load management as an extreme, last-resort measure during evening and night peak hours, if necessitated. Daytime supply will remain largely stable, " KE spokesperson Imran Rana remarked in a post on X. Karachi to Dig Up 20 Major Roads for K-IV Project.

Rana remarked K-Electric was coordinating with Pakistan LNG Limited and other relevant authorities to address the RLNG shortage. He additionally apologized to consumers for the potential inconvenience.

Pakistan faced a similar situation earlier this year when power shortages linked to RLNG unavailability forced utilities to implement load management nationwide. In August, the administration apologized to consumers and promised to reduce load shedding as shortly as delayed RLNG cargoes arrived. RDA Orders Resolution of Problems in 6 Private Housing Schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities are working to finalize the country's liquefied natural gas import plan for the three winter months from December through February. Supply uncertainties linked to the US-Iran conflict have complicated efforts to secure sufficient LNG supplies for the period. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

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