Procurement Pathways

All routes to supply LNG to Bangladesh

📊 Pathway Comparison

Procurement Pathways

1️⃣ Spot LNG (PPR 2008)

Framework: Public Procurement Rules 2008 — competitive tender

Volume: ~17-49 cargoes/year (~15% of imports)

Process: RPGCL issues EOI → Qualified suppliers bid → Lowest price wins → Petrobangla signs MSPA

📄 Procurement Act 2006 BPPA

2️⃣ Long-Term SPAs

Framework: Private contract negotiation with policy approval

Volume: ~56-86 cargoes/year (~75% of imports)

Active SPAs:

  • QatarEnergy — 15-year, ~1.8 MTPA
  • OQ Trading (Oman) — 10+ year, ~1 MTPA
  • Excelerate Energy — 15-year

Third-Party Contract details from S&P Global, Reuters

3️⃣ G2G Supply

Framework: Cabinet/CCEA decision — state-to-state

Process: Bypasses normal PPR. Requires ministerial/cabinet approval.

Examples:

  • Saudi Aramco — 5 cargoes (2024)
  • Argent LNG — HOA signed (not binding)

→ See Decision Makers

4️⃣ Private LNG/RLNG Import

Framework: LNG/RLNG Import Policy 2019 (amended 2023)

Process: Private entities can import with BERC license

Status: Policy active, limited uptake to date

📄 Policy Guidelines EMRD