SSGC Disconnects 400 Gas Connections

Staff Report

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has disconnected 400 gas connections on account of gas theft charges.

In Sukkur, a major case of gas theft was reported from a 2” dia. main feeder line in the Jaffarabad area.

SSGC’s Distribution team led by the Zonal Manager raided the area and found illegal gas extended to seven (07) non-gasified villages, comprising 400 houses.

During the raid, this illegal extension was dismantled and 400 houses that were found using gas illegally, were disconnected.

The approximate volume of theft committed was 384,000 cubic meters per year.

In another raid, the Counter Gas Theft Operations (CGTO) Wing, Larkana along with the Recovery Department and SSGC Police conducted a joint raid at a laundry in Larkana.

The culprit was found using a 15 KVA gas generator from a suspected tampered meter and regulator which was removed and sent to a laboratory for testing. LPG Import Scam: FIA Probes SSGC Management and Officials

The total connected load was 360 Cubic feet/hour. Claims will be raised soon.

In Karachi, the CGTO Operations Wing along with the Company Police and Recovery Department conducted a joint raid on the Muhammad Ali Society where the customers were using gas for commercial activities through domestic meters. Four (04) disconnections were made for which claims are being raised.