Egypt plans to import at least one LNG shipment per month until July or August to avoid power disruptions during summer heatwaves.

Egypt aims to buy more LNG shipments over the next four months to avoid a repeat of last year's chronic blackouts. Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co. plans to import at least one shipment per month through July or August, and will need at least five cargoes for the summer. Egypt, which uses natural gas for electricity production, aims to avoid power supply disruptions during forecasted summer heatwaves.