SNGPL removes 27 gas meters for using compressors

Detected 18 theft cases, lodged six FIRs over direct tapping

ISLAMABAD:

Special Task Force of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has removed more than 27 gas meters, detected 18 theft cases and lodged six First Information Reports over direct tapping and causing loss to the national exchequer.

The action was taken during SNGPL's ongoing operation to stop the illegal use of compressors in the Islamabad region.

SNGPL Islamabad Region Spokesperson Shahid Akram told APP that the inspection teams had recently disconnected 27 gas meters on use of compressors in different localities including Tarlai, Chatta Bakhtawar, G-7 and G-9 sectors and Kallar Syedan.

“It is unfortunate that some elements are using electric devices to get increased gas pressure, depriving other consumers of gas in the peak winter season and putting people's lives at risk,” said Akram, vowing that the operation would continue unabated till bringing the illegal activity to a complete end.

The spokesperson said the SNGPL vigilance teams and special task force were busy conducting a detailed survey of all sectors, societies and other localities, within the Islamabad region including capital territory, Murree, Kahuta, Attock, Fateh Jang and Taxila to take legal action against compressor users. He added that SNGP teams were conducting raids in collaboration with Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and local police personnel. The company would publish the names of consumers involved in the installation of illegal compressors and the gas pilferers in national dailies to prevent illegal activities and save the precious and scarce gas, he said.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, December 27^th, 2022.