Gas supplies to Bangladesh's national grid have increased following the partial resumption of operations at a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal operated by U.S.-based Excelerate Energy.
The facility had been shut down by a fire, which previously caused a significant disruption to the country's energy infrastructure.
The restart marks a critical reversal in a supply crisis that had reduced gas flow to the grid by approximately 450 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd), equivalent to a 17% drop in total supply.
The restart marks a critical reversal in a supply crisis that had reduced gas flow to the grid by approximately 450 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd), equivalent to a 17% drop in total supply.
This shortfall had forced Bangladesh to seek emergency assistance, including formal requests to Malaysia for LNG supplies through a potential partnership with state-owned energy giant Petronas.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of Bangladesh's energy security, which relies heavily on imported LNG and floating storage and regasization units (FSRUs).
The temporary loss of capacity at the Excelerate terminal exacerbated regional supply tightness, prompting the government to accelerate diversification efforts and secure alternative import routes to prevent further blackouts or industrial curtailments.