Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Initiatives for Harnessing Renewable Energy

Strategic Insights -

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and limited fossil fuels, harnessing renewable energy has become a top priority. In Pakistan, the government has introduced an Energy Plan to promote the use of solar power and reduce carbon footprints. The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has taken a significant step in this direction by launching a green office project, aiming to reduce the company's reliance on expensive imports and mitigate climate change.

Key Takeaways:

  • SSGC has decided to convert 10 company-owned offices into green offices by installing solar systems with an estimated power of 1.37 MW, generating approximately 1,850,185 kWh of electricity each year, and resulting in an annual saving of approximately Rs 72.5 million towards electricity bills.
  • The company has hired NESPAK for detailed designing of the solar system and has floated a tender for installing the solar systems.
  • SNGPL has selected its regional offices in Islamabad and Lahore to install on-grid solar power generation systems, with a 210 kWp On-Grid solar system currently being installed at the Islamabad office.
  • The acting MD of SNGPL has been taking a keen interest in the project, which will result in huge energy savings and help the country overcome the energy crisis.
  • The government has introduced guidelines for the "Solarisation of Public Sector Buildings" to promote the use of indigenous renewable resources and reduce dependence on expensive imports.
  • SSGC is focusing on utilizing solar energy for electricity production, resulting in considerable savings and a reduction of load on the grid.

Statistics:

  • Estimated power of solar systems: 1.37 MW
  • Expected annual electricity generation: 1,850,185 kWh
  • Annual saving: approximately Rs 72.5 million
  • Installed capacity in Islamabad office: 210 kWp
  • Installed capacity in Lahore office: 207 kWp (procurement in progress)

Sources:

  • Press Release issued by Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) on May 22, 2023
  • Corporate Communication Department (Media Relations) of SSGC
  • SNGPL's green office project documents
  • Energy Plan of the Government of Pakistan