Power Plants: SNGPL raises LNG supply to 750mmcfd

Sui Northern Gas Company Limited (SNGPL) has raised LNG supplies in the power sector to 750 mmcfd in order to boost electricity generation.

In a statement, the Ministry of Energy ruled out a lack of RLNG delivery to power plants and said that the Minister of Energy has issued directives to improve RLNG supply.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Energy, RLNG shipments to the power sector have grown to 570 mmcfd.

During the summer, the demand for electricity typically increases. As a result, the demand for RLNG increases to meet the needs of the power industry.

Regarding some media reports of less RLNG supply to power plants in August, a Ministry of Energy Spokesperson clarified that the Minister of Energy, Mr. Muhammad Hammad Azhar, has already issued directions to SNGPL to provide maximum gas supplies in order to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the summer months. As a result, SNGPL has already raised gas deliveries to 750mmcfd from 685mmcfd, he noted.

According to the spokeswoman, SNGPL has ensured that it is also making efforts to offer the most RLNG to the power sector.

According to the Spokesperson, with the restoration of gas supplies to the Power Plant following dry-docking, the country’s electricity situation has improved, and there has been no forced load management since 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021.

He stated that, while there has been no significant improvement in hydel electricity generation, the demand is being fulfilled throughout the country through well-planned generation using alternative fuels.

The Spokesperson stated that the entrance and outflow of water at National Reservoirs, as well as other elements related to electricity generation, are regularly monitored. Alternative plans for energy generation using other fuels and the fuel supply chain are also available.

The import of LNG aided Pakistan in meeting its energy needs. It aids in meeting gas demand during the winter and summer seasons.

Because of the dry docking of Engro LNG, the country experienced power interruptions due to a lack of gas for power plants. The power sector had relied on furnace oil to meet its needs.