Pakistan to Get US Assistance in LNG Imports

The United States has agreed to fund an international consultancy to assist Pakistan in acquiring liquefied natural gas to overcome its energy shortage.

This decision was taken at the fourth meeting of the US-Pakistan Energy Working Group held here on Friday, the Nation reports. It was announced that the US would fund an LNG consultancy firm, which will commence before the end of the year and assist Pakistan government in the terms and assessment of liquefied natural gas supply and delivery from international suppliers.

The consultancy will also provide market analysis and technical assistance to the government’s implementer of LNG imports, the newspaper said.