Summary
- Pakistan is likely to lift the suspension on new domestic liquefied natural gas (LNG) connections as early as September, provided the country’s gas supply situation improves.
- Sources said the government will make a final decision on restoring LNG connections only after reviewing supply levels and confirming that enough gas is available to meet domestic demand.
- Pakistan suspended new LNG connections in May following disruptions in LNG supplies and concerns over maintaining sufficient gas reserves for existing consumers.
Pakistan is likely to lift the suspension on new domestic liquefied natural gas (LNG) connections as early as September, provided the country’s gas supply situation improves.
According to sources in the Petroleum Division, authorities expect LNG availability to increase after Qatar’s force majeure declaration expires in August. Qatar had invoked the force majeure clause due to supply-related constraints, affecting LNG deliveries to Pakistan and contributing to tighter gas availability.
Officials believe the end of the force majeure period will help stabilize LNG imports from September onward. At the same time, demand from Pakistan’s power sector is expected to decline after the peak summer season, easing pressure on the country’s overall gas supply.
Sources said the government will make a final decision on restoring LNG connections only after reviewing supply levels and confirming that enough gas is available to meet domestic demand.
Pakistan suspended new LNG connections in May following disruptions in LNG supplies and concerns over maintaining sufficient gas reserves for existing consumers. If supply conditions improve as expected, the government could begin allowing new connections again in September.
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