Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources that all LNG power projects must be completed on fast track basis to enhance electricity. Minister for Petroleum Shahid Khaqan Abbasi met with Prime Minister on Monday and briefed him on gas supply to power plants.
He informed the Prime Minister all arrangements have been made to ensure provision of gas to Guddu and Nandipur power projects next year. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGL) are heavily investing in the up-gradation of transmission and distribution network across the country, added the Prime Minister.
Abbasi stated oil and gas exploration companies operating in different parts of the country made substantial discoveries owing to the policies of the present government. Work on various gas related projects including setting up of LNG terminals and gas pipelines to meet energy needs of the country is vigorously pursued', he further stated.
The Prime Minister directed to ensure transparency in the execution of all projects and strictly adhere to governing laws, in this regard. All LNG power projects must be completed on fast track basis so that generation of cheaper electricity is made possible. Pakistan will have enough power to meet its domestic and industrial requirements by 2018. Completion of these projects will enable us to produce affordable and cheaper energy for the consumers," added the Prime Minister.
Nawaz Sharif added the government is making speedy progress in all key sectors including energy, infrastructure development and social welfare projects to mitigate sufferings of the common man. He said unfortunately the previous governments ignored the crucial sectors of economy including the generation of power to match our requirements. The improved law and order situation of the country is destined to encourage further investments from both local and foreign investors in diverse fields of the national economy and the government is determined to pursue our revolutionary agenda of economic revival and development, he added.