Engro Eximp FZE, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation, has announced that it has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Excelerate Energy, related to the development of a private sector gas marketing business in Pakistan, says an article published in LNG Industry
RLNG Marketing Business
Under this MoU, both partners will jointly evaluate the possibility of establishing a regasified LNG (RLNG) marketing business with maximum participation from the country’s private sector.
A Great Initiative
This initiative has the potential to increase private company participation in Pakistan’s LNG sector and enhance Pakistan’s energy security by opening up new RLNG supply avenues for businesses and consumers.
A Critical Issue
This endeavour comes at a point when the need for energy security has become a critical issue globally, and particularly for Pakistan, against the backdrop of current geopolitical dynamics.
The Collaboration
Ghias Khan, President and CEO of Engro Corporation, stated: “I am delighted that Engro’s collaboration with Excelerate Energy has been strengthened through this agreement, which will help Pakistan meet its energy needs.”
A Pioneer
“As a pioneer in Pakistan’s LNG sector, we understand the importance of enhancing energy security; an imperative for Pakistan to ensure economic growth while providing consumers access to adequate, reliable, and affordable supplies of energy.”
First LNG Import Terminal
“We value our collaboration with Engro and take great pride in having partnered with them to build Pakistan’s first LNG import terminal in 2015,” said Mr Steven Kobos, President and Chief Executive Officer of Excelerate.
Expanding Collaboration
“This agreement builds on the momentum we have established by extending our reach downstream of our existing terminal to key regasified LNG markets in Pakistan.
We remain committed to meeting Pakistan’s growing energy security needs, and look forward to expanding our collaboration with Engro in this pivotal market.”
Most Utilised FSRU
Since 2015, Engro and Excelerate together have played a key role in strengthening the energy security of Pakistan through continuous operations of Pakistan’s first LNG import terminal which utilises an FSRU provided under a long-term charter by Excelerate.
The terminal currently fulfils as much as 15% of Pakistan’s natural gas requirements and is recognised as the most utilised FSRU worldwide.
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Source: LNG Industry
