LNG Supply Rises to 810 mmcfd, Total Gas Supply Hits 2,425 mmcfd
Bangladesh's liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply to the national grid rose to 810 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) on August 15, marking a significant improvement in imported gas availability. This increase takes the country's total gas supply to 2,425 mmcfd, the highest level since the disruption at Excelerate Energy's floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) on July 21.
The FSRU supplied by Summit contributed 510 mmcfd of LNG, while Excelerate Energy's FSRU supplied 300 mmcfd. Domestic gas production and supply stood at 1,615 mmcfd. The latest LNG supply is expected to provide some relief to the national gas grid, although Petrobangla continues to face challenges in meeting demand from multiple sectors amid ongoing supply constraints.
The state-run gas company plans to allocate up to 960 mmcfd of gas to the power sector to help sustain electricity generation. Gas allocation to power plants has been fluctuating, remaining around 860 mmcfd at different points. The additional allocation is aimed at supporting power generation as authorities manage limited supplies among power plants, fertiliser factories, industries, and other consumers.