LNG Cargo Arrives in Bangladesh, Resumes Gas Supply Amid Ongoing Crisis

A new vessel carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) has arrived in the Bay of Bengal and connected to the Excelerate Energy terminal, ending a three-day suspension of gas supply to the national pipeline.

Gas supply began to increase after the arrival of the new cargo, although it may take several more days for the crisis to fully ease. Petrobangla, which oversees LNG imports with approval from the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, has assigned its subsidiary Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) to handle the imports.

According to officials involved in LNG supply, Excelerate began supplying 100 million cubic feet of gas from 2pm. The volume may increase somewhat after 9pm.