Islamabad: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has approved an upfront allocation of approximately Rs 6.1 billion for the current financial year to support new RLNG-based domestic gas connections for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC).
Under the approved plan, SNGPL will receive Rs 4.3 billion to provide 30,000 new domestic RLNG connections, covering service lines and measuring and regulating equipment. The company had initially projected Rs 6.5 billion to connect 300,000 domestic consumers following the government’s lifting of the moratorium, but Ogra allowed the amount in principle for the current phase.
Meanwhile, SSGC has been allocated Rs 1.8 billion for new RLNG connections for domestic customers. According to government directives, the gas utilities are expected to provide approximately 50,000 new domestic gas connections during Fiscal Year 2025‑26.
Officials said the move aims to expand access to RLNG-based domestic gas while ensuring careful evaluation and efficient utilization of resources. The funds will cover the cost of installing service lines, metering, and regulating equipment for the new connections.
Ogra emphasized that the allocation is part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic gas supply infrastructure and meet rising energy demands in urban and peri-urban areas.
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