The Lebrethah gas carrier sailed from the LNG export complex on Friday. Ship tracking data cited by Bloomberg show the vessel's draft increasing, suggesting there is cargo on board.
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The ship set course for Bangladesh and is estimated to arrive on March 14. However, everything depends on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is practically inaccessible to commercial ships due to ongoing hostilities.
A spokesman for QatarEnergy, Qatar's national energy giant, did not comment on loading or destination of the cargo.
Earlier this week, Qatar halted production at Ras Laffan – the world's largest LNG export facility – following an Iranian drone attack.
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For this reason, experts indicate that the LNG loaded on Lebrethah probably comes from stocks collected in port tanks.
The crisis in Qatar hits Orlen. The Polish company reassures us
In a statement published on Friday, Orlen announced that temporary limitation of LNG production by QatarEnergy resulting from force majeure does not disrupt the supply of liquefied gas to Poland.
As the company's press office assured, all planned transports, including those scheduled for March, are carried out according to the agreed schedule.
Orlen's management board emphasized that the situation does not pose a threat to the country's energy security.
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In 2025, LNG imports from Qatar accounted for less than 10%. demand generated by the concern and its customers. Additionally, the company noted that its supply portfolio is diversified and most of the market needs are covered from other sources, such as gas extraction in Poland and Norway and supplies via the Baltic Pipe gas pipeline. This is complemented by LNG supplies from other directions, mainly from the United States.
