Gas Crisis Forces Bangladesh's $27.9B Garment Sector to 30-40% Capacity

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Gas pressures at 1–2 PSI are crippling garment lines built for 10 PSI—capacity falls to 30–40%.

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Daily deficits near 1,000 mmcfd with demand at 3,800 mmcfd vs. 2,800 mmcfd domestic supply.

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System losses of 13% bleed millions—each 1% cut saves Taka 1,000 crore.

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A $350 M World Bank LC guarantee helps import LNG—faster letters of credit.

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Spot-market cargos at $14–15/MMBtu mean Taka 675–690 crore per shipment.

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Prepayment consortia could secure dedicated gas volumes for factories.

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FSRUs at Payra & Moheshkhali (500–1,000 mmcfd each) promise interim relief.

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A 7.5 mtpa onshore terminal at Matarbari anchors long-term imports.

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Bids for 24 Bay of Bengal blocks and 100 new wells by 2028 could boost domestic output.

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Efficiency upgrades, solar PV & smart scheduling optimize scarce gas.

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Trade pressures rise as U.S. tariffs loom—90 days to stabilize supply or risk orders shifting.

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A balanced energy portfolio woven stitch by stitch can secure Bangladesh’s RMG future.

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