Bangladesh gas supply hit as FSRU runs out of LNG

Bangladesh's gas supply has been critically impacted as the Excelerate-operated FSRU (floating storage and regasification unit) at Moheshkhali ran out of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ceased supplying the national grid on August 19, 2026. Multiple Petrobangla officials confirmed the shutdown, which began around 3 p.m.

This latest disruption exacerbates existing shortages, bringing the country's total gas supply down to approximately 2,200 mmcfd. This figure falls considerably short of the national demand, which stands at around 3,800 mmcfd. The situation is particularly challenging as only Summit's FSRU is currently operational, supplying about 550 mmcfd.

The Excelerate FSRU, capable of supplying up to 600 mmcfd, had only recently resumed partial operations on August 6 after being shut down since July 21 due to a fire and subsequent technical issues. It experienced another disruption on August 14 before briefly resuming service on August 15. Officials stated that the terminal has now exhausted its LNG inventory.

With a combined regasification capacity of about 1,100 mmcfd from both FSRUs, Excelerate's shutdown removes a significant portion of potential LNG supply. According to the government's LNG procurement plan, the terminal is unlikely to resume operations before August 23, when the next LNG cargo is expected to arrive, leaving Bangladesh heavily reliant on Summit's terminal for imported LNG in the interim.