During the briefing, the participants of the meeting were informed that domestic consumers would remain the top priority for local gas supply, while RLNG will be prioritized for power generation and industrial sectors.
PM directs steps for uninterrupted gas import, comprehensive winter load management strategy
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP):
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to take all necessary measures to ensure the uninterrupted import of gas in view of the prevailing regional situation, while ordering a comprehensive strategy and proactive steps for winter gas load management.
The prime minister, chairing a high-level meeting on winter gas load management, said a robust public awareness campaign should be launched to support the implementation of the gas load management strategy.
During the briefing, the participants of the meeting were informed that domestic consumers would remain the top priority for local gas supply, while RLNG will be prioritized for power generation and industrial sectors.
To reduce pressure on domestic gas reserves, a public awareness campaign will be initiated to promote alternative energy sources at the household level. Furthermore, measures are underway to ensure uninterrupted supply from natural gas reserves located in the northern areas of the country.
The meeting was also told that a proposal was under consideration to introduce bank financing for electricity-operated appliances used for water and space heating.
The meeting was attended by federal ministers Rana Tanveer Hussain, Ahad Khan Cheema, Muhammad Aurangzeb, and Ali Pervaiz Malik, Adviser to PM Haroon Akhtar, Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani, and other senior government officials.
