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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s gas sector circular debt has surged to Rs 3,283 billion, piling pressure on public finances as Sui Northern and Sui Southern report combined annual losses of Rs 60 billion from theft and leakages. The disclosure came during a meeting of the National Assembly of Pakistan Standing …

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has stepped up preparations to manage winter gas demand, with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik chairing a high-level meeting to assess the load-management strategies of SNGPL and SSGC. The minister said the Prime Minister had directed the division to ensure households receive …

Govt directs Sui Southern and Sui Northern to cancel over 3 million pending applications BeNewz Report The Government has imposed a permanent ban on issuing new domestic gas connections using locally extracted natural gas. The Petroleum Division, following federal cabinet approval, has formally instructed Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and …

BeNewz Report Pakistan has invited Expressions of Interest from consultancy firms to assess and propose remedies for unaccounted-for-gas losses at SNGPL and SSGC, with submissions due by October 6, 2025. The government has decided to hire consultants to conduct a comprehensive study into unaccounted-for-gas (UFG) losses faced by Sui Northern …

“Protected” category for electricity consumers is expected to be phased out Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: After taking steps to address the circular debt in the power sector, the federal government is now working on a plan to eliminate the massive circular debt in the gas sector. The aim is to remove …

Aftab Maken KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), a pivotal player in Pakistan’s energy sector, is facing severe criticism as its ambitious business plan for FY 2024-27 appears to be significantly derailed by pervasive operational delays, questionable accounting practices, and a troubling lack of strategic foresight. A recent internal assessment …

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has approved revised gas prices for Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), though the changes require final approval from the federal government. A summary outlining the proposed adjustments has been forwarded for their consideration. According to the …

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has approved an increase in gas prices for the current fiscal year. According to OGRA’s decision, an 8.71% increase has been approved for consumers on the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) network, while a 25.78% increase has been approved for consumers of …

An annual gas theft of Rs 40 billion has been revealed across Pakistan. During a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Petroleum, chaired by Syed Mustafa Mahmood, the Director General of Gas disclosed that Rs 40 billion worth of gas is stolen annually in the country, with more …