Engro restarts 150 mmcfd after Qatar LNG ship arrives
Pakistan LNG cargo vessel Al-Areesh berthed at Engro's terminal at 11:05am on Tuesday, with regasification starting at noon at 150 million cubic feet a day.
Al-Areesh, from Qatar, berthed at Engro's LNG terminal at 11:05am on Tuesday, and regasification began at noon at 150 mmcfd.
It is October's first cargo. Officials expect only two cargoes this month, the same as in September, while they try to secure three.
Pakistan GasPort Limited, the second terminal, has been shut since 9 October. Another cargo is expected in eight to 10 days.
From 9 to 13 October neither terminal regasified LNG, and the power sector had around 38 mmcfd on 13 October.
QatarEnergy's force majeure runs until 6 November. Winter demand is projected at 1,550 mmcfd for SNGPL, up from 500, and 500 mmcfd for SSGC, up from 300.