Sui Gas Installation and criteria is quite easy with few simple steps to start the process. If you want to install a Sui gas connection in Pakistan and wanted to know the complete process of installing a gas connection from the company SNGPL (Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited) or SSGC (Sui Southern Gas Company), in this article we have provided all the information related to how to install a new Sui gas connection from application to installation, so let’s start.
Types of connection
There are two types of connections, i.e.
- Residential
- commercial
Both connections have a similar process, but when installing a commercial connection, you have to face proper checks and balances so that it will ensure your verification. Residential connections have low gas pressure, while commercial connections have high pressure due to their usage.
Complete Process of Sui Gas Installation
1: Initial preparation and requirements
Before starting the process for a new gas connection, it is necessary to gather all the documents of your property and take an overview of the eligibility criteria set by SNGPL or SSGC.
Following are the documents that are required for the new gas connection.
Property Ownership Documents: the gas company required the documents that you own the property in which you are going to install the new gas connection.
National Identity Card (NIC): copy of NIC is required.
Recent Utility Bills: You may also require your recent electricity or water bill so that they will verify you own the property.
Location or Site Plan: A layout is required for the installation of new gas connections, especially in newly developed areas.
Submit Application for New Gas Connection and Sui Gas Installation
Once you have prepared all of your documents, after that you have to apply for a new gas connection through their portal, or you can also apply by visiting their regional office physically. Here is the process of applying both online and physically.
Online Application For Sui Gas Installation:
Here are the steps for the online application.
- Visit their official website.
- Find the apply new connection section.
- Fill out the information form properly.
- Attach required documents.
- Pay for the application fee through bank challan.
Physical application process for Sui Gas Installation:
- Visit your regional Sui gas office with your required documents.
- Fill out the application with the help of the customer service agent and fill out the application fee.
Application Processing and Verification for Sui Gas Installation
Once you have submitted your application, the company will verify and process the application. The processing and verification include the following steps.
Document Verification: the company will verify your documents to ensure your authenticity.
Technical Feasibility: Technical staff will survey your location and ensure that your area has pipelines and supports gas pressure. If there is no facilitation of the pipeline and gas pressure, then you have to wait for the time until your area’s pipelines are installed.
4: Approval and Demand Notice
After the complete verification, if you have met all the eligibility criteria, then the company will issue your demand notice. The demand notice is the document that contains all your essential information and estimated cost for the connection. Here are the further steps after the demand notice.
Demand Notice Fee: The fee covers all the charges of the meter installation, for example, meter charges, installation charges, and pipeline extension if required.
Payment Options: The payment option is also listed on the demand notice; either you have to pay through the bank or through any portal depending on the company policies.
Validity Period: The demand notice is valid for 30 days, which means that you have to pay your fee within the time period of the demand notice.
5: Submission of Paid Demand Notice Receipt
After paying the demand notice fee according to company policy, you have to submit a paid receipt of the demand notice, and you have to
- Keep a record of your receipt
- Submit the payment receipt to the company so that your next process has started.
6: Sui Gas Installation Installation Scheduling
Once you have paid for the demand notice, your installation process has started. Follow these steps.
Scheduling: the company will make a schedule for the installation of the pipeline, and they will inform their schedule through SMS or call.
Pipeline Installation: the team will install a pipeline to connect your property with the main pipeline.
Meter Installation: After the proper installation of pipelines, the meter is installed to ensure that gas is properly flowing and billing is accurate.
7: Initial Inspection and Testing
After the installation of the pipeline, SNGPL or SSGC will conduct a survey to ensure that your connection is installed properly.
Leak Test: A pressure test is performed by the technician so that it ensures that there is no leakage in the pipelines.
Inspection Approval: After the inspection is conducted properly, they will send approval to the company so that your connection will run properly.
8: Activation of Gas Supply
Once your inspection is approved, your gas connection is started by the company so that you can use it in your home or business.
Gas Supply Start: once your leakage test is approved, your gas supply will be started.
Initial Reading: the company will record your initial reading so that they will keep record of your meter reading for the first billing.
Usage Instructions: The team will provide a brief instruction about the billing, gas leakage, and further useful information for your safety.
9: First Billing Cycle and Usage Monitoring
After starting the gas supply, your billing cycle will be started, and your usage of gas will be monitored, and you will receive a bill according to your usage. Here is the process of your billing cycle.
Billing Cycle: Companies like SNGPL or SSGC will follow a monthly billing cycle and will send you a bill after the month through the SMS or physical bill.
Payment Options: the company will provide you many billing options, like EasyPasa, Bank, etc.
Monitoring Consumption: Keep a proper check of your meter reading and gas usage. If you notice any problems, contact the company for the inspection.