Consumers across Bangladesh face reduced gas pressure and supply constraints for four consecutive days in early November, following a decision by energy authorities to undertake essential emergency maintenance on the Summit LNG Terminal situated off Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar. Re-gasification activities at the offshore facility will remain suspended from 8:00 am on 4 November 2026 until 4:00 pm on 7 November 2026, creating a temporary shortfall in the national gas distribution network.
During this 80-hour operational pause, total daily gas output fed into the national grid from the floating terminal will decrease markedly. Current supply levels of 920 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) will drop by 320 MMcf/d, reducing daily supply to 600 MMcf/d. This contraction of over one-third of the facility’s current re-gasification volume will result in low pressure across domestic, industrial, and commercial consumer segments nationwide.
The reduction in grid pressure is expected to impact multiple sectors reliant on natural gas. Households across major metropolitan centres may experience low flame pressure during morning and evening peak cooking hours. Industrial manufacturing units, particularly textile, garment, and heavy processing plants relying on gas-fired boilers and captive power generation, could encounter operational slowdowns. Compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling stations, commercial eateries, and power generation facilities may also experience pressure drops throughout the four-day maintenance window.
Essential servicing and technical overhauls of offshore floating storage and re-gasification units (FSRUs) remain vital for maintaining structural integrity and operational safety. Operating in the harsh maritime environment of the Bay of Bengal exposes deep-water energy infrastructure to continuous physical stress and seawater corrosion. Similar emergency maintenance works were successfully conducted on the same facility in December 2025. Regular technical assessments prevent catastrophic equipment failures, safeguarding long-term fuel security for the nation.
Energy authorities have expressed sincere regret for the temporary inconvenience this necessary disruption may cause to consumers nationwide. Officials have advised domestic, commercial, and industrial gas users to plan accordingly and practise energy efficiency while engineering teams complete the required works. Full re-gasification capacity and normal pipeline pressure are scheduled to be restored promptly following the conclusion of maintenance activities on the afternoon of 7 November 2026.
