SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) announced on Saturday a 24-hour suspension of gas supply to the industrial sector across Sindh due to a shortfall in the system, aimed at improving pressure and ensuring fair distribution. According to a statement issued by spokesperson Salman Siddiqui, stated that the company “remains committed to ensuring improved gas pressure for its consumers” and was taking necessary measures to manage limited supply. He explained that due to a shortfall of gas in the system, the decision was taken to ensure equitable distribution of gas across all sectors and to improve line pack. "According to the schedule, gas supply to all industrial consumers, including captive power plants, will remain suspended from 8:00am on Sunday, April 12, 2026, to 8:00am on Monday, April 13," said the statement. SSGC reiterated that the temporary suspension was part of efforts to stabilise the system while maintaining supply to priority segments. Read: SSGC ordered to pay Rs30m compensation SSGC implemented scheduled gas load shedding across various regions in Pakistan as part of its load management strategy to tackle the shortfall in the system. This measure aims to balance the supply and demand of natural gas, especially during peak usage hours. SSGC seeks to ensure that priority customers, such as domestic users and essential services, receive a consistent and uninterrupted supply.  The load shedding schedule is carefully managed to minimise disruptions, with the company taking necessary steps to manage the gas reserves and maintain system stability across the country.