KARACHI: Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL), the country’s state-owned LNG procurement arm, has issued a fresh tender to secure two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for delivery later this month, as it works to ensure uninterrupted gas supply.
According to an official notice released on Wednesday, PLL has invited bids from international suppliers for cargoes to be delivered at Port Qasim on a Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis. The delivery windows are scheduled for May 12–14 and May 24–26, 2026, with each cargo carrying a volume of approximately 140,000 cubic metres.
Operating under the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), PLL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Government Holdings Private Limited. The company is mandated to manage the entire LNG supply chain—from procurement and import to distribution and sale to end users across the country.
The latest tender follows a similar move last month, when PLL sought three LNG cargoes for April and May amid supply disruptions that contributed to gas shortages and load-shedding. The tender attracted four bids from global suppliers.
Meanwhile, SOCAR has recently expressed readiness to supply LNG to Pakistan under a 2025 framework agreement, enabling faster procurement through its trading arm, SOCAR Trading.
The development reflects Pakistan’s continued reliance on spot LNG purchases to bridge supply gaps and stabilize its energy sector.
Story by Ali Ahmed
