The NCMC was formed to address the gas supply crisis triggered by a production shutdown at a 77 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) LNG facility in Qatar, which led to the declaration of force majeure on shipments. This disruption caused several scheduled cargoes to fail to arrive, intensifying supply risks for Pakistan's power and industrial sectors. As a conservation measure, the government has suspended all new RLNG connections nationwide until supply chains are restored.
BUSINESSPublished 12 Apr 2026 • Published 5h ago
Pakistan Gas Supply Crisis Following Qatar LNG Facility Shutdown
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As of April 12, 2026, the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has limited gas supply to six hours a day due to a severe crisis caused by disruptions in liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. The newly established National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC) is now overseeing measures to manage the crisis, which has significantly impacted daily life.
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