Pakistan has moved to secure additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies through an urgent tender for two spot cargoes, as concerns grow over gas availability following disruptions to regional energy flows linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
According to a Bloomberg reporter, state owned Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has invited bids from international suppliers for the delivery of two LNG cargoes at Port Qasim, Karachi. According to the tender, the cargoes are required for delivery on June 13-14 and June 20-21, indicating an immediate need for additional supplies.
The tender seeks cargoes of approximately 140,000 cubic meters each, with a permissible variation of 10 percent as specified in the bidding documents. Suppliers have been asked to submit offers under a Delivered Ex Ship arrangement, with bid documents available until June 11.
The move comes as market concerns intensify over LNG supply routes in the Gulf region. According to a Bloomberg journalist, Pakistan is seeking emergency LNG shipments after disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affected the country’s regular LNG supply chain from Qatar, contributing to a domestic gas shortage.
Qatar remains Pakistan’s largest LNG supplier, and any disruption to shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz can have significant implications for the country’s energy security. The waterway is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, handling a substantial share of global LNG and crude oil exports.
The unusually short delivery window outlined in the tender suggests Pakistan is seeking prompt cargoes to bridge potential supply gaps during the second half of June.
Energy market participants typically view such near term tenders as an indication of immediate procurement requirements.
Pakistan has faced recurring challenges in securing LNG supplies during periods of tight global markets, particularly when spot prices rise or regional disruptions affect shipping routes.