Federal government to relocate existing LNG terminals
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ISLAMABAD - The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has affirmed that the existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals have been positioned without any detailed study related to safety vulnerability, therefore, the government is preparing to reallocate these terminals to other appropriate sites with safety measures.
According to sources, the government has commissioned the Ministry of Maritime Affairs to prepare a cost-benefit analysis and a detailed study for shifting the existing LNG terminals to some other place, keeping safety in mind. It is also directed to carry out study in discussion with the Petroleum Division to evaluate the conditions for setting up new LNG terminals in the country.
Also, the ministry is consigned the duty of safety of ports and regulation of matters related to hazardous shipments.
