Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, state-run Petrobangla has imported approximately 1.92 lakh tonnes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to ensure an uninterrupted energy supply across the country.

According to Petrobangla, the consignments from Australia, Indonesia, and the USA are scheduled to arrive via three separate vessels within the next ten days.

The Liberian-flagged tanker ‘HL Puffin’ has already arrived at Chattogram port carrying approximately 62,000 tonnes of LNG from Australia, port authorities confirmed. Petrobangla stated that preparations are underway to discharge the fuel at the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) of RPGCL located in Moheshkhali, Bay of Bengal.

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Chattogram Port sources revealed that another LNG carrier, ‘New Brave’, is expected to reach the port on March 27. The Liberian-flagged vessel is transporting nearly 61,500 tonnes of LNG from Indonesia.

Furthermore, a third vessel, ‘Celsius Galapagos’, is slated to arrive in Bangladesh on April 4. Flying the flag of the Marshall Islands, this tanker is bringing approximately 70,000 tonnes of liquefied gas from the United States.

Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) Secretary Md. Omar Faruk said that the conflict in the Middle East has triggered a global energy crisis, the impact of which is also being felt in Bangladesh.

He emphasized that the port is prioritizing the berthing and discharging of energy vessels to maintain a steady fuel supply.

"One ship with 62,000 tonnes has already arrived. Another is expected this Friday, and a third consignment from the US will reach us by April 4," he added.