Islamabad: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGP) is set to expand its re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) network, planning to add 600,000 household connections annually following an initial rollout of 300,000 connections in fiscal year 2025. The move aims to position RLNG as a mass-market energy option, providing an alternative amid declining domestic gas production.
SNGP management told analysts that the early response to RLNG has been strong, with 50,000 connections installed within the first 1.5–2 months. The company highlighted that RLNG offers households a cost-effective and convenient alternative to LPG, with average prices reported to be around 30% lower, in addition to safety benefits.
The expansion comes at a time when Pakistan’s gas system faces multiple pressures. Domestic gas production has been declining since its peak in the early 2010s, while proven reserves have fallen, widening the supply gap. The RLNG initiative is intended to help bridge this shortfall, allowing the network to continue expanding even as indigenous gas availability shrinks.
SNGP management also indicated that two RLNG cargoes will be diverted monthly to support the growing household network, and improvements are expected in managing curtailment from local exploration and production fields. The development reflects the evolving role of LNG in Pakistan’s energy mix, as imported gas increasingly supplements domestic supply to meet rising household and commercial demand.
The company’s plans signal a strategic shift in the country’s energy distribution, offering households wider access to cleaner and more affordable gas while supporting the government’s broader energy infrastructure goals.
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