69,000t LNG shipment reaches Maheshkhali

A Panama-flagged vessel, Lobito, carrying 69,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Angola, arrived yesterday afternoon at the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Maheshkhali, reinforcing the country’s ongoing efforts to stabilise its energy supply.

Nurul Alam, deputy general manager of Uniglobal, the vessel’s local shipping agent, said berthing operations are expected to be completed on April 18, after which unloading of the LNG cargo will begin.
The arrival of Lobito comes amid a steady flow of LNG shipments to the Maheshkhali terminal, a key hub for the country’s imported gas supply.

Alam also confirmed that another LNG carrier, Huelva Knutsen, transporting around 60,000 tonnes of LNG from Nigeria, is scheduled to reach Maheshkhali on April 22.

Earlier on April 16, a Greek-flagged vessel, Maran Gas Hydra, carrying 64,678 tonnes of LNG from Australia, successfully berthed at the same FSRU facility.

In addition, two LNG carriers from the United States, each loaded with approximately 69,000 tonnes of LNG, docked at Maheshkhali last week, further bolstering the country’s fuel reserves.

Bangladesh has increasingly relied on imported LNG to meet its growing energy demand, particularly as domestic gas production struggles to keep pace with consumption. The continued arrival of LNG shipments is expected to help maintain supply stability, especially during periods of high demand.

Energy sector officials say the regular scheduling of LNG cargoes at the Maheshkhali FSRU reflects improved supply chain coordination and efforts to avoid disruptions in power generation and industrial use.