Pakistan’s gas transmission and distribution network recorded 2,744 third-party damage and rupture incidents during FY2024–25, highlighting persistent safety and infrastructure challenges across the system.

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) accounted for the overwhelming majority of cases, reporting 2,704 incidents during the year. These accidents resulted in a total gas loss of 350.17 million cubic feet (MMCF).

Region-wise data shows Abbottabad as the most affected area with 635 incidents, followed by Islamabad (563), Multan (348), Peshawar (310), Rawalpindi (245), and Sargodha (129). Other notable figures include Karachi (93), Lahore East (95), Gujrat (65), Bahawalpur (53), Sukkur (21), Faisalabad (22), and Mardan (31), indicating widespread distribution across both urban and semi-urban regions.

In terms of gas losses, Karachi recorded 74.82 MMCF, Multan 72 MMCF, Rawalpindi 59 MMCF, and Islamabad 55.86 MMCF, making these cities the most impacted in volumetric terms.

Meanwhile, the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) reported 40 incidents during FY25, resulting in an estimated financial loss of Rs. 156.9 million.

SSGC’s breakdown includes pipeline ruptures, leakage events, theft clamp incidents, and sabotage cases. The single largest loss of Rs. 20.3 million occurred due to a pipeline rupture triggered by rain and landslide activity. Additional major losses included Rs. 119.9 million from third-party damage cases and Rs. 48.8 million attributed to sabotage incidents.

Officials indicate that most incidents across both systems stem from third-party interference, excavation damage, theft-related activity, and lack of adherence to safety protocols near pipeline infrastructure.

The data underscores growing concerns over the vulnerability of Pakistan’s gas infrastructure, with repeated incidents leading to significant operational disruption and financial losses.