“Fuel ships arrive, easing Bangladesh’s energy supply crunch.”
In the midst of global oil market instability caused by tensions between Iran and Israel in the Middle East, four large ships carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG), LPG, and gas oil have arrived at the Chattogram Port.
These ships are currently anchored at the Chattogram Port, where the unloading process is in progress, said a report of Marine Department of the Chattogram Port Authority today.
According to port sources, ships carrying fuel products from India, Malaysia, Nigeria, and China have recently arrived at the port.
The 'Gas Challenger' with LPG from India arrived on March 31 and is currently in the 'Bhatiyari' area. The 'Shan Gang Fa Xian' carrying gas oil from Malaysia arrived on April 3 and is at the 'DOJ-6' jetty for unloading by April 7.
The 'Cool Voyager' with LNG from Nigeria arrived on April 5 and is being unloaded at the 'FSRU' with completion expected by April 8. The 'Gas Journey' with LPG from China arrived on April 5 and is currently at the 'Charlie' area, with unloading expected to be completed by April 8.
Syed Refayet Hamim, Secretary of the Chattogram Port Authority, stated that priority is being given to quickly unloading these fuel products to maintain a steady fuel supply and ensure continuous power generation in the country. It is anticipated that all ships will be unloaded within the scheduled timeframe, providing relief to the country's energy crisis.
