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Pakistan’s LNG imports – crucial to the country

Greater volumes of imported LNG are essential to gas market growth in Pakistan, and private initiatives look likely to go ahead. However, the pace of growth is still likely to fall short of government targets Greater volumes of imported LNG are essential to gas market growth in Pakistan, and private initiatives look likely to go ahead. However, the pace of growth is still likely to fall short of government targets.
By Catriona Scott 3 hours ago Asia Pacific / Supply & Demand 0 34486
Immediate increases in gas demand will need to be met by greater volumes of LNG. (Photobucket)

Pakistan has the potential to become a significant LNG importer. The government’s plans to expand the country’s gas market include rising volumes of imports – both as LNG and via pipeline. The government has taken steps in recent months to drive its gas agenda forward. However, progress on Pakistan’s proposed LNG terminals continues to be thwarted by setbacks, putting into question the potential pace of expansion over the next five years.

The market

Pakistan’s gas demand rose to 43.6 billion cubic metres last year, up by 7%...