Govt imports 3 cargoes of LNG in May, 8 more underway

As part of the government efforts, three cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) having 96 MMBtu (Metric Million British Thermal Unit) were imported from spot market till today while eight more cargoes are coming for maintaining the supply chain in May.

"More eight LNG cargoes will also be imported from different markets to meet gas demand, while a deal was signed for importing another four cargoes in June," AKM Mizanur Rahman, Director, Petrobangla, told BSS on Saturday.

He said the state-run Petrobangla has secured a total of 11 LNG cargoes for the month of May, of which three were brought till today.

Besides, the government confirmed four LNG cargoes from spot market and made a long-term agreement for meeting demand in June, while more cargoes are underway, he added.

According to relevant sources, the government has been continuing LNG imports regularly, and preparations are underway to procure LNG from alternative sources, ensuring that there is no risk of disruption in gas supply.

According to Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Limited (RPGCL), a total of nine cargoes of LNG were imported throughout April. Of which, eight cargoes were brought from spot market and one from QatarEnergy Trading (QET) under the long-term agreement.    �"BSS