To improve gas pressure in the national grid, one of the four compressors of Ashuganj Gas Compressor Station began tentative operation yesterday.
Abdul Momen, deputy general manager of the station, said the compressor was run from around 11:30am and it will continue for the next 72 hours without a break to observe the situation.
Sources said 100 PSI pressure is needed for smooth gas supply and to ensure it, the government has installed the compressors at a cost of Tk900 crore.