SNGPL’s new gas schedule aligns with winter demand, aiming to support stable heating and cooking needs.
The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced an updated winter gas supply plan to ensure consistent, high-pressure gas availability during peak hours, addressing seasonal demands.
Effective from November 2024, the revised schedule designates specific time slots for full-pressure gas supply, allowing consumers to plan their cooking and heating activities accordingly. According to local reports, the updated timetable includes:
Morning: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Afternoon: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Evening: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SNGPL officials stated that the changes align with government directives aimed at improving service reliability. They assured that consumers across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and other SNGPL-served regions would benefit from this initiative.
Winter typically sees a surge in gas demand for heating and hot water, which, combined with shorter daylight hours, often strains supply systems. The new schedule is expected to alleviate these challenges and provide stable service to over 7.22 million customers.
In related energy updates, Pakistan’s daily oil and gas production and petroleum product sales showed a 2% increase during the first four months of the current fiscal year. Data from Petroleum Information Services revealed that as of October 31, daily crude oil production averaged 65,582 barrels, up from 64,467 barrels the previous week. Similarly, daily gas production rose to 2,737 MMCFD from 2,694 MMCFD.
Additionally, statistics from the Oil Companies Advisory Council indicated that petroleum product sales reached 5.18 million tons between July and October, reflecting a 2% year-on-year growth.
Meanwhile, trade data from the State Bank showed a 16.23% increase in exports to France, Germany, and other Western European countries, earning $1.165 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. Imports from these countries, however, fell by 40.67%, amounting to $496.34 million.
Conversely, the Cotton Ginners Association reported a 37% drop in cotton arrivals at ginning factories, with 4.29 million bales arriving by October 31 compared to 6.79 million bales during the same period last year.