ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has affirmed that theexisting liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals have been positioned withoutany detailed study related to safety vulnerability, therefore, thegovernment is preparing to reallocate these terminals to other appropriatesites with safety measures.
According to sources, the government has commissioned the Ministry ofMaritime Affairs to prepare a cost-benefit analysis and a detailed studyfor shifting the existing LNG terminals to some other place, keeping safetyin mind. It is also directed to carry out study in discussion with thePetroleum Division to evaluate the conditions for setting up new LNGterminals in the country.
Also, the ministry is consigned the duty of safety of ports and regulationof matters related to hazardous shipments.
