Bangladesh is set to receive three additional LNG shipments at Chattogram port within the next five days, as authorities move to stabilise gas supply amid ongoing uncertainty in global energy markets.
Officials confirmed that the vessels will collectively deliver around 193,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas, strengthening short-term supply to the national grid. The development comes as Bangladesh seeks to secure alternative energy sources in response to disruptions linked to Middle East tensions.
Syed Refayet Hamim, Secretary of the Chattogram Port Authority, said the LNG carrier HL Puffin, transporting 61,997 tonnes from Australia, reached the Kutubdia coast on Thursday. Two further vessels, New Brave, carrying 61,000 tonnes from Indonesia and Celsius Galapagos with approximately 70,000 tonnes from the United States, are scheduled to arrive by Wednesday.
Md Nurul Alam of Uni Global Business Limited, the local shipping agent, confirmed both incoming vessels remain on schedule, with port preparations underway to handle the deliveries.
Bangladesh relies heavily on imported LNG to meet domestic energy demand, with around 70% of supply sourced from Qatar. However, recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have disrupted shipping schedules, raising concerns over supply reliability.
Officials noted that one LNG tanker from Qatar remains delayed at Ras Laffan Port, while only one of two expected shipments has reached Bangladesh this month. In total, seven LNG cargoes have arrived so far, below the typical monthly average of 10 to 11 shipments.
Petrobangla, the state-owned energy company responsible for LNG procurement, is actively diversifying supply sources to reduce dependence on a single region. The arrival of cargoes from Australia, Indonesia and the United States reflects a broader strategy to enhance energy security through supply diversification.
Despite ongoing disruptions, energy officials said no immediate gas supply crisis is expected. However, the situation underscores Bangladesh’s vulnerability to global LNG market fluctuations and geopolitical risks affecting key export routes.
The latest shipments are expected to support power generation and industrial gas demand, as the government continues to prioritise energy stability and long-term supply resilience.
