KARACHI: Despite a significant reduction in indigenous gas supplies, the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) claims there is no gas load-shedding in its franchise areas, particularly for domestic consumers, according to a press release issued on Sunday.
The company highlighted a 40% decline in gas supplies since the 2017-18 fiscal year, with a cumulative depletion of 465 mmcfd over the past seven years. Under the Economic Coordination Committee’s (ECC) approved load management plan, domestic, commercial, and general industrial sectors remain the top priority for gas allocation.
While no formal load-shedding is taking place, the SSGC implements a nighttime closure from 10 PM to 5 AM in the domestic sector. This measure helps maintain optimal line-pack pressure for the following day and reserves natural gas for peak-hour consumption.
The SSGC assured that efforts are being made to ensure adequate gas supply during critical times such as cooking hours, even for consumers at the tail end of the distribution network.
With winter increasing gas demand manifold in Balochistan—where natural gas is also used for heating in sub-zero temperatures—the company emphasized its commitment to providing sufficient supplies to the region. To enhance service quality, SSGC has launched an extensive rehabilitation program across its franchise areas.
