The natural gas transmission and distribution system in Pakistan is under threat as the line has now reached the danger mark of 5.130 billion cubic feet since May 5.
However, the pressure in the gas transmission system is under control between 4.570 to 4.970 billion cubic feet (BCF) and the authorities said that due to the reduction in the use of RLNG by the power sector, the gas system on May 25 and 26. Under pressure. Five BCF of gas pressure made the transmission system more vulnerable. Due to which the pipeline could burst at any time.
The relevant authorities have now started reducing the flow of gas from the domestic gas fields to reduce the line back pressure. This step has been taken in the Sui Northern Gas system, there is a risk of failure to maintain the current local gas production level due to reduction in gas flow from domestic gas fields. But the authorities have no choice but to ease the pressure.
Gas exploration and production companies have repeatedly warned authorities that a reduction in gas flow threatens gas transmission systems. Sometimes it is necessary to reduce the flow of gas from wells that are close to depletion. This causes irreparable damage and they cannot be brought back to their original flow levels.
