Editor Report
ISLAMABAD:The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has achieved a major reduction in unaccounted-for-gas (UFG) through a series of structural, technical and governance reforms implemented over the past several years.According to a document available with Wealth Pakistan, the company reduced UFG by 43.6 billion cubic feet, reflecting a 60% decline between FY19 and FY25. Out of these, 12 billion cubic feet were achieved in Balochistan between FY23 and FY25, indicating targeted interventions in high-loss areas.
To support these initiatives, the SSGC significantly enhanced its capital investment in gas infrastructure. Capitalization increased from Rs9 billion in FY22 to Rs17 billion in FY23, followed by further expansion to Rs24 billion in FY24 and Rs37 billion in FY25. The company has projected capitalization of Rs40 billion for FY26 and FY27.As part of this investment drive, around 5,000 kilometers of the gas distribution network have been rehabilitated across Sindh.Alongside infrastructure upgrades, the company carried out extensive operational restructuring. This included the establishment of a zonal structure and new regions, as well as a redefinition of departmental and divisional responsibilities aimed at improving accountability and operational efficiency.
