Azerbaijan Offers LNG Supply Support to Pakistan Amid Crippling Energy Shortfall

Azerbaijan Responds to Islamabad’s Urgent Need for Spot Cargoes

ISLAMABAD/BAKU – Azerbaijan’s state energy giant, SOCAR, has announced it is prepared to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Pakistan immediately upon receiving a formal request. The move comes as Islamabad scrambles to secure spot cargoes to mitigate a deepening energy crisis exacerbated by regional volatility.

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A SOCAR spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that a framework agreement signed in 2025 between SOCAR Trading and Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) facilitates a direct, accelerated procurement process. “SOCAR is ready to provide LNG to Pakistan as soon as PLL submits a corresponding request,” the company stated, though it remained silent on whether a specific order has yet been placed.

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Energy Insecurity Amid Regional Conflict

Pakistan’s energy infrastructure is under immense pressure due to:

• Declining Domestic Production: A steady drop in local gas reserves.

• Geopolitical Disruptions: Supply chain shocks resulting from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

• Loadshedding Pressures: The Power Division has already requisitioned 400 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of LNG to prevent early-summer blackouts.

Qatar Negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz

While Azerbaijan stands ready, Pakistan is also in “advanced discussions” with Qatar for four critical cargoes. This follows Qatar’s declaration of force majeure last month on global contracts. Experts are watching closely to see if these shipments can safely navigate the Strait of Hormuz within the coming days.

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