The government has cleared the import of three spot‑market liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the United Kingdom to help meet the country’s rising energy demand. The total cost for the shipments will be about Tk 1,442 crore. The decision was made on Tuesday, August 19, during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase, chaired by Economic Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed.
According to the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, the procurement follows international tendering and the Public Procurement Rules 2008. Officials expect the move to partially reduce gas shortages affecting power generation, industry, and fertilizer production.
Approved Cargo Details
- 42nd Cargo – Delivery: October 19–20, 2025 Supplier: TotalEnergies Gas & Power Ltd (UK) Price: USD 11.44 per MMBtu Total Cost: Tk 480.68 crore
- 43rd Cargo – Delivery: October 6–7, 2025 Supplier: TotalEnergies Gas & Power Ltd (UK) Price: USD 11.34 per MMBtu Total Cost: Tk 476.48 crore
A third cargo will also be sourced from the spot market under the same process, bringing the total to three approved shipments.
This purchase comes as Bangladesh increasingly turns to the volatile spot LNG market to bridge a widening supply gap amid falling domestic gas production and surging demand from power plants, industries, and fertilizer factories. Energy analysts note that spot cargoes now make up a growing share of the country’s gas supply, underscoring both the urgency and the risks of price volatility.
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