Dhaka: The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) today approved proposals to import refined fuel oil worth Taka 12,537.49 crore and one additional cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to ensure uninterrupted energy supply. The decision was made during the 45th CCGP meeting of 2026, chaired by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, two of the 13 procurement proposals considered at the meeting were related to the energy sector and were placed by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division. The committee approved administrative measures for revising loading-based tender estimates and processing the import of refined fuel oil for the period from September to December 2026. The estimated procurement value of the refined fuel oil stands at Taka 12,537.49 crore.
The refined fuel oil will be procured under General Procurement Agreement (GPA) contracts through spot-market procurement and international tenders for the 2026 calendar year, maintaining a 50:50 ratio. The shortlisted top-ranked PDC lot suppliers include Unipec of China, BSP of Indonesia, and PetroChina of China.
Additionally, the CCGP approved a proposal to procure one additional LNG cargo from Qatar Energy Trading LLC under an existing long-term bilateral agreement. This additional cargo, identified as Cargo No. 30, is scheduled for delivery in November 2026 at a procurement rate of JKM minus US$0.02 per MMBtu. These approvals are anticipated to help maintain a steady supply of refined petroleum products and natural gas, crucial for meeting the country's ongoing energy requirements.