Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has issued another spot tender to purchase a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo, as the country continues to secure fuel supplies to meet domestic energy demand during the peak summer season.
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According to PLL, international energy suppliers have been invited to submit bids by Wednesday, with the offers scheduled to be opened the same day. The tender seeks one LNG cargo for delivery between July 21 and 22.
The latest procurement follows a series of spot purchases made by Pakistan for July to ensure uninterrupted gas availability for power generation and industrial consumption.
PLL said the country has already secured three LNG cargoes for the month. An LNG shipment scheduled for delivery between July 15 and 16 was purchased at a price of $18.23 per MMBtu. Another cargo for delivery on July 10 and 11 was acquired at $17.37 per MMBtu.
Earlier, Pakistan also purchased an LNG cargo for the June 30 to July 4 delivery window at $16.73 per MMBtu, reflecting the gradual increase in spot market prices over recent weeks.
The fresh tender comes at a time when global LNG prices remain elevated due to heightened geopolitical tensions, increased seasonal demand, and concerns over energy supply disruptions in international markets.
Pakistan has increasingly relied on spot market purchases after facing challenges in securing contracted LNG supplies, prompting authorities to procure additional cargoes whenever required to maintain stable gas supplies across the country.
Energy analysts note that fluctuations in global LNG prices could influence Pakistan’s fuel import bill and place additional pressure on the country’s external account if international market volatility persists.
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The outcome of the latest tender will determine the price at which Pakistan secures its next LNG shipment, with suppliers expected to respond based on prevailing market conditions and shipping availability.