Qatar LNG shortage may curb industry, CNG gas this winter
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik confirmed QatarEnergy has extended its LNG force majeure to Dec 29, leaving plans for 10 cargoes against a winter need of 20.
QatarEnergy has extended its LNG force majeure until Dec 29, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik confirmed.
The government plans 10 LNG cargoes for December and January against an estimated need of 20 (nine plus 11).
Household gas demand in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could rise from about 500 to 1,500 mmcfd.
Domestic demand in Sindh and Balochistan is projected to double from about 300 to 600 mmcfd.
Homes are expected to get priority; power plants, industry, fertiliser, cement and CNG may face cuts.