At least five vessels carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh by April 15, according to the Chattogram Port Authority and related shipping agents. The shipments include LNG for the Maheshkhali floating terminal and LPG for Chattogram. On April 10, the vessel ‘Morning Jelly’ from Malaysia is expected to reach Chattogram with 2,470 tons of LPG, while the US vessel ‘EMEI’ carrying about 69,000 tons of LNG will arrive at the Maheshkhali floating storage and regasification unit. Another LNG ship, ‘Kongtong,’ will follow on April 11, ‘Paul’ will bring LPG from Malaysia on April 13, and ‘Maran Gas Hydra’ from Australia is expected on April 15.

Chattogram Port Authority Secretary Syed Refayet Hamim said all five ships are currently en route and are being prioritized for berthing to maintain normal fuel supply. Earlier, two tankers carrying octane and high-sulfur fuel oil from Malaysia arrived at the port. According to Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Limited (RPGCL), nine LNG vessels are expected this month, with two already unloading. In March, Bangladesh imported about 600,000 tons of LNG from eight ships, easing supply pressure.

The continued arrival of LNG and LPG shipments is expected to stabilize the country’s energy supply in the coming weeks.