SSGC attributes strong gas smell in Karachi to pipeline testing
At a glance
- A strong gas smell was reported in parts of Karachi near Abul Hasan Isphahani Road.
- SSGC stated the smell was caused by testing odorization plants for a new pipeline.
- The company assured the public there was no gas leak and system pressures were normal.
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On Sunday, residents in parts of Karachi, particularly near Abul Hasan Isphahani Road, reported a strong, unusual gas smell. Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) responded by explaining the cause. The company stated it was conducting tests on its odorization plants as part of the commissioning process for a new gas pipeline. This testing required a temporary increase in the amount of odorant, the substance that gives natural gas its smell. SSGC has assured the public that there is no gas leak and that the situation is under control.
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Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has clarified that a strong gas smell in parts of Karachi was due to testing of its odorization plants for a new pipeline. The company assured residents there was no gas leak and that system pressures were normal, urging the public not to panic.
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