Pakistan receives second Qatari LNG cargo this month amid supply constraints

Profit by Pakistan Today reported that a second Qatari LNG cargo has reached the country this month. The vessel SHANDONG REDWOOD docked at the PGPL terminal on Wednesday morning after transiting the Hormuz waterway, with Pakistani officials holding diplomatic talks with Iran to secure safe passage. The cargo was priced at 13.37% of Brent under the country's long-term supply deal with Qatar.

The earlier cargo reached Pakistan on September 10, when Al-Marrouna discharged about 81,936 metric tonnes from Ras Laffan at the Engro terminal. Pakistan leans heavily on imported LNG for power and industry, so a lengthy interruption in Hormuz traffic could raise buying costs and tighten availability. The newest cargo offers the power sector some breathing room, though several areas still endure extended load shedding.

Transmission readings for September 21 recorded 4,792 MMcf of line-pack, with power plants drawing about 208 MMcfd and fertiliser plants using 89 MMcfd, matching the prior day. Gas flow out of Qadirpur, destined for Liberty Power, stopped at 10:55 a.m. on September 17 over unpaid dues. MEL's GTH plant cut 37 MMcfd on September 20 for its yearly turnaround, leaving 52 MMcfd flowing. Nashpa's intake fell 83 MMcfd after a facility fault and currently stands at 83 MMcfd, while MOL's CPF lost 158 MMcfd to an operational problem, leaving 154 MMcfd.