Pakistan has announced an end to electricity loadshedding following the arrival of fresh liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, bringing temporary relief to consumers after weeks of power shortages. However, officials have warned that dependence on expensive imported fuel may increase electricity generation costs in the coming weeks.
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Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said the latest LNG shipment had helped stabilise electricity production and restore normal power distribution across the country. The development follows the arrival of LNG carrier Seapeak Magellan at the Pakistan GasPort terminal, where the cargo began supplying re-gasified LNG (RLNG) to the national grid.
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According to officials, the shipment was arranged by TotalEnergies and carried approximately 140,000 cubic metres of LNG. Authorities say the additional fuel has eased pressure on the energy system, which had been facing disruptions due to shortages in gas supplies over the past two weeks.
Leghari stated that, unless technical faults occur in transmission infrastructure, consumers are unlikely to experience further power outages in the near term. He explained that the recent loadshedding was largely caused by temporary gas shortages after LNG supplies from Qatar were disrupted amid ongoing regional tensions.
The minister also highlighted improvements in domestic electricity generation, noting that hydropower output has increased significantly to around 6,000 megawatts from nearly 1,000 megawatts earlier. Total national electricity generation is currently estimated at approximately 32,000 megawatts.
To manage shortages, the government additionally relied on furnace oil and diesel-powered plants to maintain supply. However, officials acknowledged that prolonged use of such costly fuels could place upward pressure on electricity tariffs.
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The government says it will continue balancing supply needs with efforts to minimise financial strain on consumers. Authorities are also working to secure another LNG shipment expected between May 10 and 12 to maintain energy stability and prevent further disruption to the national grid.