Pakistan seeks alternative LNG supply for winter amid Qatar force majeure
طلب شراء – Pakistan
Pakistan's petroleum ministry has tasked PLL with finding non-Qatari LNG, with officials hoping for 8–10 cargoes a month; a spot purchase ceiling of USD 27/MMBtu has been set and SOCAR, US and Middle East sources are being considered.
| Lead type | Buy requirement |
|---|---|
| Status | Active requirement – no deadline published |
| Product | LNG (spot and short-term cargoes) |
| Product group | LNG, LPG & natural gas · HS 2711 |
| Quantity | 8–10 cargoes/month hoped for |
| Price | Ceiling USD 27/MMBtu |
| Buyer | Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) / Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) |
| Country | Pakistan · Asia & Pacific |
| Origin | Optional origins (Azerbaijan, US, Middle East mentioned) |
| Destination | Port Qasim, Pakistan |
| Delivery / terms | Winter 2026–27 |
| Deadline | Not published |
| Published | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Source | Hellenic Shipping News (Arab News) |
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