Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan has received its second shipment of US crude oil, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to diversify energy sources and enhance economic efficiency.
The tanker MT Albany, carrying one million barrels of premium West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, berthed at Cnergyico’s offshore Single Point Mooring (SPM) terminal near Hub, Balochistan, on November 10, 2025, The News reported.
This delivery is part of a structured energy corridor between Pakistan and the United States, following the landmark first shipment in October. A third shipment is scheduled for January 2026.
Collectively, the three shipments represent a strategic investment of over $200 million, moving Pakistan beyond its traditional reliance on Middle Eastern suppliers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The deep-water SPM terminal at Hub is a key enabler of this transcontinental trade. Unlike Karachi’s shallow ports, the terminal can accommodate Aframax and Suezmax tankers, allowing for larger cargoes and reducing per-barrel freight costs, making long-haul shipments economically viable.
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The light, sweet WTI crude is easier and cheaper to refine into high-value products such as gasoline and diesel and produces lower emissions. Its price often trades at a discount to the Dubai/Oman benchmark used for Middle Eastern crude, offsetting higher transportation costs and enhancing cost competitiveness.
Cnergyico’s strategy of processing exclusively low-sulfur crudes like WTI and Nigeria’s Bonny Light highlights a dual focus on economic optimization and environmental performance.
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This move into the Atlantic Basin crude market demonstrates how strategic infrastructure and careful market planning can reshape Pakistan’s energy import strategy. It strengthens negotiating power with traditional suppliers, reduces vulnerability to regional volatility, and lays the foundation for a more resilient, competitive, and cleaner energy future.
