ISLAMABAD: State-owned Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has invited bids from reputed international suppliers for the procurement of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet the country’s gas requirements during the upcoming winter season.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to an international tender floated by the company, the LNG cargoes will be delivered on a Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis at Port Qasim, Karachi.
The first LNG cargo is scheduled to arrive between December 14 and 16, 2026, while the second shipment is expected during January 9-11, 2027.
The latest procurement initiative comes days after PLL considered and subsequently rejected two spot LNG cargo offers for deliveries scheduled in December 2026 and January 2027.
PLL, a government-owned entity mandated to procure LNG for meeting Pakistan’s domestic gas requirements, is seeking international suppliers through the latest tender to secure the required shipments.
The move comes as Pakistan steps up efforts to ensure adequate LNG supplies ahead of the winter season, when demand for natural gas typically increases.
Meanwhile, the government has intensified efforts to secure discounted LNG supplies from Qatar under existing long-term agreements amid uncertainty in international energy markets.
Ongoing disruptions and security concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have also raised concerns about global energy supply chains, adding pressure on LNG-importing countries to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies.
The latest tender reflects Pakistan’s continued efforts to manage its winter gas requirements while navigating volatile international LNG markets and regional supply uncertainties.
