SSGC to Shut Karachi's Sher Shah Gas Mainline Overnight

SSGC has announced an overnight shutdown of Karachi's Sher Shah gas mainline for repair work. The shutdown is scheduled from 10 PM on Saturday until 9 AM on Sunday.

In this article we set out the hours and the areas that may be affected only if the work overruns. Here is everything you need to know.

What the SSGC shutdown covers

The closure is of the Sher Shah gas mainline, for repairs. If the work takes longer than planned, Baldia Town, Saeedabad, Orangi Town and SITE Industrial Area may experience low gas pressure. That low pressure is described as possible, not as a certain outage. Residents are advised to plan ahead. No calendar date is given beyond Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Why it matters

The mainline itself is shut for the scheduled window. Neighbourhoods are named only for the case in which repairs overrun, and the effect named for them is low pressure rather than a full listed shutdown.

• The company is SSGC
• The line is Karachi's Sher Shah gas mainline
• The reason is repair work
• The window is 10 PM Saturday to 9 AM Sunday
• Baldia Town, Saeedabad, Orangi Town and SITE may see low pressure if work overruns
• Residents are told to plan ahead

What this notice leaves open

1. A calendar date for the Saturday and Sunday.
2. Whether the repairs will finish on time.
3. A list of streets inside those areas.
4. Any compensation or alternative supply.

What happens next

The shutdown is due to run overnight, and supply in the named areas depends on whether the repairs finish on time. We will update this article if SSGC extends the work.

Our verdict

SSGC will shut Karachi's Sher Shah gas mainline from 10 PM Saturday until 9 AM Sunday for repairs. If the work runs long, Baldia Town, Saeedabad, Orangi Town and SITE Industrial Area may have low gas pressure.

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