QatarEnergy Extends LNG Supply Suspension to Bangladesh and Italy Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
QatarEnergy has extended its force majeure on liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Italy until early November due to ongoing security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz. The company notified Pakistani buyers that LNG cargo cancellations would continue into October, while the force majeure period for supplies to Bangladesh has been extended beyond September.
The disruptions have severely constrained Qatar's LNG exports, which were first suspended on March 4 following the outbreak of the war between the US and Iran. In July, a Qatari tanker was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, further reducing shipping risks.
Italian utility Edison said it would not be able to deliver an additional five LNG cargoes scheduled for late September and early November, bringing the total number of affected cargoes to 29. Edison has secured alternative supplies to meet its commitments.