PLL issues tender for two LNG cargoes

Islamabad, Pakistan - The Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has initiated an international tender process to acquire two LNG cargoes destined for Port Qasim, Karachi, slated for delivery in December 2026 and January 2027. Under tender number PLL/IMP/LNGT80, the company has outlined delivery schedules, with the first shipment expected between December 14-16, 2026, and the second between January 9-11, 2027.

This tender, accessible via the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, requires LNG supplies to be delivered on a Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis to fulfill the nation's gas needs. The PLL is targeting a cargo volume of 140,000 cubic meters per shipment, with a permissible variation of plus or minus five percent, contingent on the terms and conditions specified in the bidding documents.

The deadline for submitting electronic bids is November 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm, with the opening of bids to commence at 2:30 pm on the same day. Interested international suppliers are required to participate electronically, as manual submissions will not be accepted. The PLL mandates suppliers to register on the new version of the procurement system via the EPADS vendors' portal to engage in the bidding process.

This tender follows ongoing initiatives to secure LNG supplies for Pakistan's domestic energy sector, ensuring a steady supply of imported gas throughout the winter months.