Govt pondering over steps to overcome future gas shortages
National
December 25, 2020
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to overcome the gas shortages across the country, the government is planning various steps like imports, establishing LNG terminals by private sector, reducing gas theft and establishing the North South Gas Pipeline (NSGP).
Top official sources in background discussions told The News that the government has embarked upon a plan to deal with energy shortages and ensuring smooth oil and gas production and supply to commercial, industrial and domestic consumers. Import of LNG from abroad and speed up its supply to consumers and maximum utilization of LNG terminals through the private sector were underway. It is expected that the first cargo imported by the private sector will reach Pakistan next year. Third Party Access Rule (TPA) to give access to the private sector for LNG import at lower cost with maximum utilization of LNG terminals has already been implemented. Similarly