Pakistan Cancels 45 LNG Cargoes Until 2027, Petroleum Division Sources Confirm

**Islamabad:** Pakistan has cancelled the purchase of **45 LNG cargoes** scheduled for delivery up to 2027, according to sources from the Petroleum Division.

The sources revealed that **24 LNG cargoes from Qatar** and **21 from Italy** have been cancelled. Of the LNG shipments from Qatar planned for 2026, 24 cargoes have been called off.

From Italy, only **one LNG cargo** will be imported in January 2026 instead of the previously planned 12 cargoes. Additionally, out of 12 cargoes scheduled for 2027 from the Italian company, **10 have been cancelled**.

The sources clarified that Pakistan has **long-term LNG purchase agreements** with companies in Qatar and Italy, and the cancellations pertain to cargoes covered under these agreements. They added that the process of cancelling the LNG cargoes with the relevant international suppliers has been completed.

Pakistan imports **10 LNG cargoes monthly** under these long-term agreements, with Italy LNG Limited supplying under a **15-year contract** and Qatar providing LNG through a long-term agreement with Pakistan State Oil (PSO).