ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum & Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that despite 550 million cubic feet (mcf) gas shortfall in winter, the domestic consumers will be supplied gas; however, the industrial units, gas stations and other commercial companies will not get the gas.
The minister said this while briefing journalists regarding the recent allegations of the Sindh government regarding reduction in the natural gas share of the province.
The minister termed the Sindh government’s blame as ‘baseless’ saying their share has increased instead over the time. At the time of the 18th amendment, there was 2900 million cubic feet gas available in the country, in which 1700 mcf was distributed through Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Ltd (SNGPL) while 1200 mmcfd through Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL). Now, the share of SSGC is 1250 ccf while 1150ccf is through the SNGPL.
