Pakistan has moved to urgently secure additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies by floating a short-notice tender for two spot cargoes, amid growing concerns over potential disruptions to regional energy routes.

Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has invited international suppliers to bid for the delivery of two LNG cargoes at Port Qasim. The shipments are required on an expedited basis, scheduled for June 13–14 and June 20–21, highlighting immediate demand for additional gas supplies.

Each cargo is expected to be around 140,000 cubic meters, with a permissible variation of 10 percent. The tender specifies a Delivered Ex Ship (DES) arrangement, and bidding documents can be submitted until June 11.

The development comes amid heightened market sensitivity over energy flows in the Gulf region, particularly concerns linked to disruptions in shipping routes around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global LNG and oil trade.

Reports circulating in energy markets suggest that Pakistan has turned to emergency procurement after interruptions in its usual LNG supply chain from Qatar, its largest supplier, due to regional shipping constraints. Any disruption through the Strait of Hormuz can directly impact Pakistan’s energy imports, given its heavy reliance on Qatari LNG.

The unusually tight delivery schedule indicates that authorities are seeking immediate cargoes to cover possible short-term supply gaps in the second half of June. Analysts note that such urgent tenders typically signal pressure in domestic gas availability, especially during periods of volatile global LNG pricing and geopolitical uncertainty.

Pakistan has repeatedly faced challenges in securing spot LNG cargoes during tight international market conditions, when prices rise or shipping routes face disruptions, putting additional strain on its energy sector.