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A vessel carrying approximately 82,000 metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) arrived in Pakistan from Qatar after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first shipment of Qatari LNG to reach the Asian country using the strategic sea route since July, an official confirmed to Anadolu Agency.
The Al Marrouna, which transports LNG from the Qatari terminal of Ras Laffan, sailed through Hormuz on Monday, September 7, and docked on Thursday morning, September 10, in Port Qasim, Karachi, the country's commercial capital, reported Asad Altaf, a port spokesperson.
"Scheduled shipments from QatarEnergy had been disrupted due to the regional situation," the spokesperson added.
This new consignment, acquired by Pakistan through a government-to-government agreement with Qatar, is likely to boost the South Asian nation's LNG supply and provide temporary relief to its power sector.
Likewise, the arrival of the vessel has alleviated concerns about a prolonged interruption in the supply of Qatari LNG through the strait.
Islamabad and Doha have played an active role in ongoing mediations between the United States and Iran to bring both parties back to the negotiating table and end months of hostilities.
Currently, Pakistan faces power outages of between six and 12 hours in various parts of the country, amid escalating fuel prices caused by the intensification of clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Given the volatility of the crude market, Islamabad applies a daily adjustment mechanism for fuel prices, a measure that has triggered protests from political parties.
