Engro Vopak explores Pakistan's first refrigerated LPG import facility

Engro Vopak Terminal Ltd, Pakistan’s leading chemical and gas terminal operator,  has launched a feasibility study for Pakistan’s first refrigerated liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) import and storage infrastructure, as the country seeks to strengthen energy security amid rising LPG demand and declining domestic gas production.

The company has partnered with S&P Global Energy to initiate a feasibility assessment for the expansion of its LPG infrastructure, read a statement on Tuesday.

Through this study, EVTL will evaluate the development of Pakistan’s first refrigerated LPG import and storage infrastructure to strengthen the LPG supply chain and address the country’s growing LPG demand.

“The proposed project aims to improve access to global LPG markets, enable the handling of larger cargo volumes, enhance storage capacity, and support a more resilient, reliable, and flexible LPG supply chain,” it added.

The development comes following the successful renewal of its Implementation Agreement with the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) in June 2026, under which EVTL was set to invest more than $200 million in expanding its operations.

As per the statement, Pakistan’s growing reliance on LPG, driven by rising energy demand and declining domestic gas production, is increasing the need for enhanced import and storage infrastructure.

“Current market assessments indicate that Pakistan could face a significant LPG supply gap in the coming years, making strategic investments in large-scale infrastructure critical to support long-term energy security,” it said.

Syed Ammar Shah, CEO of Engro Vopak and Engro Elengy Terminal Limited, said: “As Pakistan’s energy landscape evolves, strengthening LPG supply chains and expanding access to global LPG markets will become increasingly important to meeting future energy demand.”

“By combining the global expertise of Royal Vopak of the Netherlands with Engro’s engineering skills and understanding of local market dynamics, we are well-positioned to develop infrastructure that will enhance energy security and support sustainable economic growth.

Many mature economies have already adopted refrigerated LPG infrastructure, and this study presents an opportunity to evaluate how Pakistan can align itself with global practices while strengthening the country’s long-term energy security and resilience.”

EVTL is a joint venture between Engro Corporation, a premier Pakistani conglomerate, and Royal Vopak of the Netherlands, the world’s largest bulk liquid storage and handling company. Established in 1997, EVTL was commissioned as a state-of-the-art chemical storage and handling business at Port Qasim.

The JV operates as Pakistan’s only integrated bulk liquid chemical and LPG terminal.