Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC on Friday said that gas supply across all its supply areas will remain under low pressure for 24 hours due to reduced LNG supply.
In a media release, the state-run company said low gas pressure will prevail in Dhaka and all Titas-affiliated areas from 12:00pm on Saturday to 12:00pm on Sunday.
The disruption is being caused by a temporary reduction in gas received from LNG sources due to maintenance work at an LNG terminal, the statement said.
Titas apologised to consumers for the temporary inconvenience.
Alongside gas supplied from local gas fields, Titas distributes LNG-based gas from the Maheshkhali LNG terminals in Cox’s Bazar. There are two floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) at Maheshkhali, though Titas did not specify which terminal is undergoing maintenance.
Titas supplies gas to most districts in Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions. As a result, consumers in these areas are expected to face disruptions during the 24-hour low-pressure period.
Titas low pressure chokes gas supply across Dhaka; residents struggle
Meanwhile, gas consumers have been facing severe supply constraints for several months due to pipeline leakages, valve failures and maintenance-related issues.
The shortage of LPG cylinders in the market has forced many city residents to rely on electric cookers or firewood for daily cooking.