The scheduled LNG cargo could not begin delivery at the floating terminal in Moheshkhali due to severe weather conditions, reducing gas supply to the national grid by around 300 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd).
As a result, gas pressure will decline for all categories of consumers across Bangladesh, Petrobangla said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
The state-owned energy agency said low gas pressure will continue at consumer points nationwide until the situation improves. Petrobangla apologised to customers for the temporary inconvenience.
Imported LNG is converted into natural gas at floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) in Moheshkhali before being supplied to the national grid. The gas is then distributed through gas distribution companies to power plants, fertiliser factories, industrial facilities, captive power plants, CNG filling stations and residential consumers.
A reduction in gas supply from the FSRUs can affect not only household cooking but also industrial production and electricity generation.
According to Petrobangla data, the two floating terminals in Moheshkhali have the capacity to supply around 1,100 mmcfd of gas daily. However, due to technical issues, adverse weather and supply constraints, actual supply generally remains between 800 and 1,000 mmcfd.
Petrobangla officials said gas supply has now fallen to around 500 mmcfd as the scheduled LNG cargo could not be delivered due to the rough weather conditions.
Bangladesh’s reliance on imported LNG has increased in recent years as domestic gas production has declined. As a result, major disruptions or fluctuations in LNG supply can quickly reduce pipeline pressure. Consumers in areas that already face low gas pressure are likely to experience greater hardship.
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