Pakistan Receives First LNG Cargo in October

Pakistan received its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo of October on Tuesday, with the vessel Al-Areesh docking at Engro's LNG terminal at 11: 05 a.m.

Key points

• Another 31 mmcfd from the Bettani field has been suspended since October 9 after an eight-inch Bettani-Kakakhel pipeline ruptured near Sheri-Khel village at kilometer 26.5.
• From October 9 to 13, neither terminal regasified LNG, leaving the power sector with only regarding 38 mmcfd for electricity generation as of October 13.
• Authorities are seeking extra shipments from Qatar against the backdrop of supply disruptions and uncertainty over maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
• The suspension has been extended twice, most lately until November 6, and could be prolonged if conditions in the Strait of Hormuz fail to improve, threatening winter supplies.
• Authorities expect another cargo for PGPL within eight to 10 days.

Authorities are seeking extra shipments from Qatar against the backdrop of supply disruptions and uncertainty over maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Although authorities are trying to secure three cargoes with assistance from Iranian and US office-holders, Pakistan is projected to receive only two in October, matching September's arrivals.

While the second terminal, operated by Pakistan GasPort Limited (PGPL), has been non-operational since October 9 due to insufficient inventory, engro's terminal had been shut since September 26 since of a lack of LNG vessels. Authorities expect another cargo for PGPL within eight to 10 days. Pakistan to Pay Double for LNG This Winter.

After an Iranian attack on Ras Laffan, Qatar's largest LNG production facility, on March 2, 2026, the supply outlook remains uncertain after QatarEnergy declared force majeure on March 4. The suspension has been extended twice, most lately until November 6, and could be prolonged if conditions in the Strait of Hormuz fail to improve, threatening winter supplies.

Winter gas demand is projected to rise sharply. While Sui Southern Gas Company's (SSGC) demand is anticipated to rise from 300 mmcfd to 500 mmcfd, sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited's (SNGPL) requirement is projected to growth from 500 mmcfd to 1, 550 mmcfd.

Domestic production and infrastructure challenges are adding to the pressure. Fertilizer-sector gas consumption reached 90 mmcfd on Tuesday, up from 88 mmcfd a day earlier. Supplies from MOL's CPF and GPF facilities fell to 124 mmcfd on October 12 due to an annual turnaround and at present stand at 123 mmcfd, against a normal 160 mmcfd.

Another 31 mmcfd from the Bettani field has been suspended since October 9 after an eight-inch Bettani-Kakakhel pipeline ruptured near Sheri-Khel village at kilometer 26.5. MEL's GTH plant supplied 65 mmcfd on October 12, below its usual 70 mmcfd, due to an unspecified operational matter.

While 45 mmcfd of raw gas from the Qadirpur field to Liberty Power has remained suspended since September 17 over nonpayment, additionally, 14.5 mmcfd of third-party gas from MOL's Mamikhel South well has been suspended since September 26 since of a challenge at the site. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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