KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced to launch action against industries using gas extractors in Karachi.
According to the spokesperson of Sui Southern Gas Company, the management of the company met a delegation of trade associations and industrial establishments at Governor House Karachi yesterday.
Among other issues, the use of powerful suction boosters by some industries was also discussed in the meeting. Sindh Governor Imran Ismail took stern notice of this blatant violation.
The spokesman for Sui Southern Gas Company said the use of suction devices is seriously affecting the gas supply system in Karachi, and the use of suction boosters is tantamount to committing gas theft.
The excess gas obtained through suction boosters affects the company’s metering system and its measuring capacity.
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During the meeting, the management of Sui Southern presented a list of about 189 industries suspected of being involved in the use of illegal suction devices.
On this occasion, the governor ordered that all units involved in the criminal activity be disconnected immediately.
