Bangladesh is set to receive four more liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes before the end of June as part of ongoing efforts to maintain a stable energy supply and meet growing domestic demand.
Petrobangla Director AKM Mizanur Rahman confirmed the information on Tuesday.
He said the country has already received five LNG shipments during the first half of June, carrying a combined volume of approximately 1.60 crore MMBTu of gas. The remaining four cargoes are expected to arrive later this month, bringing the total number of LNG shipments scheduled for June to nine.
AKM Mizanur Rahman further said that the imported LNG is being sourced through a combination of spot-market purchases and existing supply agreements. The additional shipments are intended to support uninterrupted gas supply for power generation, industries, and other key sectors of the economy.
Data from Petrobangla show that the country imported a larger volume in May, receiving 11 LNG cargoes containing around 3.52 crore MMBTu under both long-term and short-term arrangements, alongside purchases from the international spot market.
Officials noted that Bangladesh continues to rely on LNG imports to bridge the gap between domestic gas production and rising consumption. On average, each LNG cargo delivers around 32 lakh MMBTu of gas.
Under long-term agreements, LNG is primarily supplied by QatarEnergy and Oman-based OQ Trading (OQT), while OQT also provides shipments under short-term contracts. In addition, the government regularly purchases LNG from the global spot market after obtaining approval from the relevant procurement authorities.
The latest import plan reflects the government's continued efforts to ensure energy security and maintain a stable gas supply chain amid increasing national demand.
