SSGC Announces Overnight Gas Shutdown for Karachi Mainline Repairs

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a 24-hour shutdown of its 24-inch Sher Shah mainline for scheduled repairs, alerting residents that an extension could lead to reduced gas pressure in several Karachi districts. The shutdown is set to begin at 10 PM on Saturday and conclude at 9 AM on Sunday. According to the company, neighborhoods such as Baldia Town, Ittehad Town, Saeedabad, Naval Colony, Musharraf Colony, and Mawach Goth may experience a drop in gas pressure if work exceeds the specified duration.

Parts of Orangi Town, including Gulshan-e-Bahar, Gulshan-e-Zia, Sector 16, and Ghaziabad, are also at risk of pressure fluctuations. Other potentially impacted areas encompass Altaf Nagar, Mehran City, Ramzan Goth, and the SITE Industrial Area. The company's warning pertains to a potential decrease in gas pressure due to prolonged repairs rather than a guaranteed complete supply suspension in all listed regions.

Additionally, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik recently instructed SSGC's board to devise a long-term business plan, with a focus on minimizing unaccounted-for gas. Management reported an approximate 57% reduction in gas losses by volume during a recent performance review in Karachi. The meeting also revealed that domestic consumers are receiving gas three times daily.