ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to purchase an additional liquefied natural gas cargo for July as uncertainty in the Middle East raises concerns over energy supplies and shipping routes.

State-owned Pakistan LNG Limited has issued a fresh international tender for one spot LNG cargo, with bids invited until July 20.

The cargo is scheduled for delivery between July 27 and 28 at an LNG terminal in Port Qasim, Karachi. The tender seeks a shipment of around 140,000 cubic metres on a delivered ex-ship basis.

The latest procurement comes as Pakistan moves to strengthen gas availability amid heightened regional tensions and potential disruptions to LNG supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the tender schedule, bids will close and be opened on July 20.

Pakistan has already arranged four LNG cargoes for July, and the new tender would add another shipment to meet the country’s gas requirements.

The country relies heavily on long-term LNG supplies from Qatar, while spot purchases are used to cover shortfalls or respond to unexpected changes in demand and supply.

Recent security incidents and military tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have increased uncertainty in global energy markets. LNG shipping through the strategic waterway has also faced disruption, prompting Pakistan to seek additional cargoes at short notice.

The fresh tender follows several recent spot-market purchases by Pakistan LNG Limited. PetroChina International submitted the lowest bid for a cargo scheduled for delivery during July 21 and 22, while BP Singapore and TotalEnergies had earlier offered LNG shipments for other July delivery windows.

The final price of the new cargo will depend on bids submitted by international suppliers and prevailing conditions in the global LNG market.

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