Second Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran war continues, data shows
The tanker’s passage would be only the second Qatari LNG shipment through the strait since the Iran war began, Reuters reported.
- On Tuesday, the Qatari LNG tanker Mihzem is transiting the Strait of Hormuz toward Port Qasim, Pakistan, under an Iran-approved arrangement marking the second successful passage since the war began in late February.
- The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since late February, trapping about 20% of global LNG supplies and causing energy shortages across Asia; Iran agreed to assist with specific shipments to build confidence with Pakistan and Qatar.
- Following the Al Kharaitiyat, which successfully crossed the waterway on Sunday, the 174,000 cubic metre Mihzem continues amid Iranian attacks that knocked out 17% of Qatar's export capacity, with repairs expected to sideline fuel output for up to five years.
- Pakistan, acting as a mediator in the war, urgently needs these shipments to address its severe gas shortage, and two additional tankers carrying Qatari LNG are expected to head to Pakistan in the coming days.
- Vessels increasingly operate with tracking signals switched off to avoid targeting; while these case-by-case transits offer temporary relief, the Strait of Hormuz remains fragile due to ongoing conflict risks and regional infrastructure damage.
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Another Qatar LNG Shipment Approaches Hormuz, Bound for Pakistan
A tanker loaded with liquefied natural gas from Qatar appeared to have turned back from the Strait of Hormuz after initially approaching the waterway, reflecting continued uncertainty over regional energy flows.
Qatar's LNG Tanker U-Turns After Attempt to Pass Through Hormuz
(Bloomberg) — A tanker loaded with liquefied natural gas from Qatar appeared to have turned back from the Strait of Hormuz after initially approaching the waterway, reflecting continued uncertainty over regional energy flows.
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