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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan today (Monday) took notice of gas load-shedding and summoned a meeting on the prevailing energy crisis across the country.
According to details, the relevant ministers, special assistants, and advisers would brief the premier on the measures taken by the authorities to overcome the gas shortage. The premier would also be apprised of government’s initiatives on reforms in the energy sector.
The meeting would also discuss the supply of electricity and gas to industries as well as power supply and demand in the country. Gas shortage across the country is proving to be troublesome for citizens as appliances requiring gas to function remain useless for hours.
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Earlier this month, top officials from the Petroleum Division informed that a surge in gas shortfall was witnessed because an LNG cargo from Nigeria had been delayed by four days.
A local newspaper informed that the gas crisis would worsen in January 2021 and Sui Northern will be left with no option but to close down RLNG supply to the power sector. In January, the system of Sui Northern will face gas crisis of 500 mmcfd.
After placing a cut of RLNG to the power sector, the authorities will be able to divert 250 mmcfd to domestic sector, but it will continue to face gas deficit of 250 mmcfd. During January 4 to January 20 next year, the gas crisis will heighten to a large extent because of failure in getting hold of three cargoes of LNG.
