SSGC Announces Overnight Gas Shutdown for Karachi Mainline Repairs
Sui Southern Gas Firm (SSGC) has confirmed an overnight shutdown of its 24-inch Sher Shah mainline for repair work, warning that an extension could cause low gas pressure in a number of Karachi neighborhoods.
Sui Southern Gas Firm (SSGC) has confirmed an overnight shutdown of its 24-inch Sher Shah mainline for repair work, warning that an extension could cause low gas pressure in a number of Karachi neighborhoods.
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- Parts of Orangi Town, including Gulshan-e-Bahar, Gulshan-e-Zia, Sector 16, and Ghaziabad, could additionally be affected.
- According to the firm, gas pressure could decline in Baldia Town, Ittehad Town, Saeedabad, Naval Colony, Musharraf Colony, and Mawach Goth if repairs extend beyond the unveiled timeframe.
- Separately, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik lately directed SSGC's board to develop a sustainable business strategy, with particular emphasis on reducing unaccounted-for gas.
- The shutdown is scheduled to commence at 10 pm on Saturday and end at 9 am on Sunday.
- During a performance review in Karachi, management documented an approximately 57% reduction in gas losses by volume.
In practice, the shutdown is scheduled to commence at 10 pm on Saturday and end at 9 am on Sunday. Gas Supply to Be Suspended in A number of Rawalpindi Areas.
Parts of Orangi Town, including Gulshan-e-Bahar, Gulshan-e-Zia, Sector 16, and Ghaziabad, could additionally be affected. Other potentially affected areas include Altaf Nagar, Mehran City, Ramzan Goth, and the SITE Industrial Area.
SSGC's warning reservations a feasible reduction in pressure if the shutdown is prolonged, rather than a confirmed complete suspension of supply throughout all listed areas.
Separately, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik lately directed SSGC's board to develop a sustainable business strategy, with particular emphasis on reducing unaccounted-for gas. More Home Consumers to Obtain Cheaper Gas.
During a performance review in Karachi, management documented an approximately 57% reduction in gas losses by volume. The session was additionally informed that domestic consumers were receiving gas three times daily. 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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