Gas supply to Punjab industry halted.

Byline: Khalid Hasnain

LAHORE -- The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) on Thursday halted gas supply to general industry - fertiliser, manufacturing and compressed natural gas sectors - to meet energy needs of around six million domestic consumers in Punjab.

'In the wake of increasing gas consumption of domestic sector due to the current cold wave in the country, SNGPL has decided to temporarily discontinue gas supply to general industry and CNG sector.

'However, gas supply to zero-rated industry (textile, sports, surgical goods, carpets and leather) will not be affected by the decision,' said a spokesman for the SNGPL. The utility is responsible for meeting the gas needs of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

'The decision has been taken on temporary basis owing to the current situation. Supply to general industries and CNG sector will be restored as soon as the situation gets normal,' the release added.

The closure does not affect five zero-rated sectors in the province

The SNGPL has been facing problems due to a huge increase in demand by domestic consumers in Punjab. At present, a huge number of consumers, especially those living in areas situated at the tail-end of pipelines, are witnessing extremely low pressure or no gas on a daily basis.

The company's regional offices are reportedly implementing a load management/loadshedding plan on a daily basis due to gas shortfall that is widening...

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