Second Qatar LNG cargo reaches Karachi via Strait of Hormuz

A second liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Qatar has successfully reached Karachi after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to official and industry sources.

The vessel carrying LNG berthed at Port Qasim in Karachi after completing its journey through the strategically important waterway. Sources said the ship had earlier been briefly held in the Strait of Hormuz before resuming its route toward Pakistan.

Officials confirmed that this is the second LNG shipment from Qatar to arrive in Pakistan in recent weeks amid heightened regional tensions. The development comes as global energy shipments continue to face uncertainty due to geopolitical instability around the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for oil and gas trade.

Qatari LNG cargo reaches Pakistan port

According to sources, a total of three LNG vessels have reached Pakistan since the escalation of the Iran-related conflict in the region. These include cargoes originating from Qatar, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, all of which were delivered to Port Qasim under different supply arrangements.

Energy officials said the LNG imports are crucial for Pakistan’s power generation and industrial needs, especially during periods of rising domestic demand and limited local gas production. The government has been relying heavily on imported LNG to bridge the widening supply gap in the national energy system.

The arrival of the second Qatari cargo is expected to provide short-term relief to the country’s energy sector, which has faced pressure due to fluctuating global prices and supply chain disruptions.

Authorities did not immediately comment on whether additional LNG shipments are expected in the coming days, but sources indicated that more deliveries could arrive depending on shipping conditions through the Strait of Hormuz.