Dhaka, March 18 -- The government intends to buy two more liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market amid the escalating Middle East (ME) tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

State-run Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) had floated tenders to buy two LNG cargoes from the spot market for delivery during the April 15-16 and April 21-22 windows, said a senior RPGCL official.

The volume of the cargoes is approximately 3.36 million MMBtu each and the bid submission deadline is March 17, according to the official.

The cargoes are to be delivered to the Moheshkhali Island, with an option to discharge in either of the country's two floating storage re-gasification units (FSRUs) on the island.

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