Engro eyes expansion of LPG infrastructure

Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL) has partnered with S&P Global Energy to assess the feasibility of expanding LPG infrastructure in Pakistan, a move aimed at addressing the country's growing energy demand and declining domestic gas production, according to a statement issued on Tuesday.

Over the past decade, LPG consumption has grown steadily and is expected to continue expanding as households, commercial users and industries increasingly turn to LPG to meet their energy requirements. Current market assessments indicate that Pakistan could face a significant LPG supply gap in the coming years, making strategic investments in large-scale infrastructure critical to support long-term energy security.

Through the study, EVTL will evaluate the development of Pakistan's first refrigerated LPG import and storage infrastructure to strengthen the LPG supply chain and address the country's growing LPG demand. The proposed project aims to improve access to global LPG markets, enable handling of larger cargo volumes, enhance storage capacity, and support a more resilient, reliable and flexible LPG supply chain.

Syed Ammar Shah, CEO of Engro Vopak and Engro Elengy Terminal Limited, said strengthening LPG supply chains and expanding access to global LPG markets is becoming increasingly important to meeting future energy demand.

He said by combining Royal Vopak's global expertise with Engro's engineering skills and understanding of local market dynamics, the company is well-positioned to develop infrastructure that will enhance energy security and support sustainable economic growth. He noted that many mature economies have already adopted refrigerated LPG infrastructure, and this study presents an opportunity to evaluate how Pakistan can align itself with global practices.