Pakistan imports LNG via Hormuz for the second time, reflecting its role as a mediator in the Iran-Pakistan conflict.

Pakistan is importing LNG for the second time through the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations with Iran allowed ships to pass through the channel, amid the Asian energy crisis.

On May 15, 2569 at 13.57:XNUMX a.m., Bloomberg News reported that Pakistan has imported its second shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Persian Gulf in just one week. This reflects Islamabad's increasing diplomatic role amidst the energy crisis stemming from the Iran-Iran war.

Bloomberg's shipping tracking data indicates that Pakistan received its latest LNG shipment last Friday, following negotiations with Iran to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The two LNG shipments totaled approximately 160,000 tons.

Since the Iran-Iran war began in late February, Pakistan has been one of the few countries successfully importing LNG through the Strait of Hormuz, although two more gas tankers are currently en route to China and Japan.

Pakistan, facing a severe fuel shortage, appears to benefit from its role as a key intermediary in communication between Tehran and Washington to push for negotiations to end the war.

Ali Pervaiz Malik, Pakistan's Minister of Energy. It was stated that several allied countries provided assistance, with high-ranking leaders from Pakistan, Qatar, Iran, and the United States playing a role in enabling Pakistan to import LNG through Hormuz.

The near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for approximately 20% of the world's LNG, has severely strained gas supplies in Asian markets, leading to energy shortages in several countries.

Pakistan has been severely affected by power outages and rising energy costs, adding further pressure to its already fragile economy.

In addition to LNG, Islamabad has also used diplomatic means to secure other energy sources. Pakistan recently purchased approximately 6 million barrels of crude oil from the United States for the first time, and also procured diesel fuel from Kuwait via the Hormuz route.

However, the amount of LNG Pakistan receives from Qatar is still significantly lower than pre-war levels. In February, the country imported around 500,000 tons of LNG.

The Pakistani government stated that it continues to seek additional gas sources and thanked Qatar for facilitating the timely delivery of LNG.

refer : bloomberg.com

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