The search for oil in Pakistan resulted in the accidental discovery In 1952 of a gas field at Sui, Balochistan. Since then, a number of gas fields have been discovered in Balochistan, Sindh and Punjab, and gas production has registered a steady increase. In 1999-2000, the total natural gas output was 23159 million cubic meters, 5.6 times what it was in 1971.
Natural Gas is the second largest source of energy in Pakistan if imported petroleum is set aside, natural gas becomes Pakistan's foremost domestic fuel. In 1999, it was estimated that Pakistan's natural gas reserve amounts to approximately 492 billion cubic meters.
The Sectoral Consumption of Gas
Gas in consumed by various sectors, the energy sector is the largest consumer. In 1999-2000, this sector consumed 32 percent of the total natural gas output, followed by the fertilizer industry 24.8 percent, households 19.6 percent, other industries 18.9 percent and the commercial sector 3 percent.
Natural Gas is the second largest source of energy in Pakistan if imported petroleum is set aside, natural gas becomes Pakistan's foremost domestic fuel. In 1999, it was estimated that Pakistan's natural gas reserve amounts to approximately 492 billion cubic meters.
The Sectoral Consumption of Gas
Gas in consumed by various sectors, the energy sector is the largest consumer. In 1999-2000, this sector consumed 32 percent of the total natural gas output, followed by the fertilizer industry 24.8 percent, households 19.6 percent, other industries 18.9 percent and the commercial sector 3 percent.
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