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Pakistan Faces Gas Shortages Amid Delayed LNG Arrivals

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Pakistan is facing a severe gas shortage, with state-owned Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) announcing a gas load management plan to deal with the crisis. The shortage is attributed to a delay in the arrival of a ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a reduced import of natural gas. The gas shortage is expected to hit CNG and general industries severely in the next month. The situation has led to the suspension of gas supplies to CNG stations, cement, and non-export general industries.

Key Takeaways:

  • SNGPL and SSGCL are facing a gas shortage of 275 Million Cubic Feet per Day (MMCFD), with SNGPL facing a shortage of 270 MMCFD.
  • The gas shortage is due to a delay in the arrival of a ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a reduced import of natural gas.
  • CNG and general industries will face a severe shortage of gas during the next month, with only 10 LNG cargoes to be imported in November, down from the usual 12.
  • The SSGCL and SNGPL have suspended gas supplies to all CNG stations, cement, and non-export general industries for 72 hours and 48 hours, respectively.
  • The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) is working with a company named UGC to import gas to meet the CNG sector's needs.
  • Pakistan is set to install two more LNG import terminals over the next 12-15 months to deal with the ballooning gas crisis.

Statistics:

  • 275 Million Cubic Feet per Day (MMCFD) - the total gas shortage faced by SNGPL and SSGCL.
  • 270 MMCFD - the gas shortage faced by SNGPL.
  • 780 MMCFD - the gas received by SNGPL against a total demand of 1050 MMCFD.
  • 125 MMCFD - the shortage faced by the CNG sector.
  • 12 - the usual number of LNG cargoes imported monthly.
  • 10 - the number of LNG cargoes to be imported in November.
  • 5 - the existing gas storage capacity of the country.
  • 10 - the double gas storage capacity of the country expected with the installation of two new LNG terminals.

Sources:

  • Profit news publication
  • All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA)
  • Local media reports
  • Pakistan State Oil (PSO)
  • Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL)
  • Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL)
  • Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL)

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