Summit LNG Terminal has clarified that its scheduled maintenance from 4 to 7 November is part of its regular maintenance programme and should not be described as emergency work.
In a statement issued on 2 November, the company said the maintenance had been planned well in advance and discussed with Petrobangla and the Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Limited (RPGCL) as part of its annual operational planning.
Detailed coordination had taken place over several weeks to align the work with regasification requirements, LNG cargo scheduling and ship-to-ship operations, ensuring continuity of supply and operational readiness, the statement said.
The maintenance window was selected in consultation with Petrobangla and RPGCL during the early winter period, taking national gas demand patterns into account and aiming to minimise potential disruption to the gas supply system. The schedule was subsequently approved by the relevant authorities following operational reviews and planning discussions.
Summit said planned maintenance of critical equipment was essential for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of LNG infrastructure worldwide. Conducting the work in a controlled and pre-approved manner would help maintain the terminal’s long-term integrity and operational reliability.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to safe operations and said it would continue working with Petrobangla, RPGCL and other stakeholders to support the country’s energy security.
Summit requested that references to the activity accurately describe it as scheduled planned maintenance rather than emergency maintenance.
