Pakistan LNG Limited has invited fresh bids from international suppliers for the procurement of two liquefied natural gas cargoes to be delivered later this month at Port Qasim, Karachi.
According to a tender notice issued on Wednesday, the cargoes will be purchased on a Delivered Ex Ship basis. The first cargo is scheduled for delivery between May 12 and 14, 2026, while the second is set for May 24 to 26, 2026.
Each cargo will have a volume of 140,000 cubic meters, with an allowable variation of 2 percent. Suppliers have been asked to submit bids by 1400 hours PST on May 7, with bid opening scheduled for 1430 hours on the same day.
The tender comes as Pakistan continues efforts to secure LNG supplies amid shifting market conditions and concerns about energy availability in the country.
Last month, PLL had also sought three LNG cargoes for April and May after supply route disruptions and fears of load shedding. That tender received four bids from international suppliers for spot cargo purchases.
The company said bidding documents can be obtained through its office or via email request until May 7, 2026. It also said it reserves the right to reject any bid before acceptance in line with public procurement rules.
Earlier, Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR had expressed willingness to supply LNG to Pakistan under a 2025 framework agreement that allows faster procurement through SOCAR Trading.
Pakistan LNG Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Government Holdings Private Limited and works under the Petroleum Division of the Ministry of Energy. The state-owned company is responsible for procuring LNG from international markets to help meet the country’s gas needs.
