KARACHI: Pakistan has received its first-ever shipment of the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil, marking a new milestone in Pakistan–US trade relations and surpassing its traditional imports of Brent and Arabian crude.
Officials said the US crude oil tanker MT Pegasus docked at Synergyco’s oil terminal in Hub, Balochistan. The vessel, carrying one million barrels of WTI crude, is the largest crude oil ship ever to berth at a Pakistani port.
The shipment marks the start of crude imports under the new Pak–US tariff trade agreement, aimed at boosting bilateral energy and industrial cooperation.
The MT Pegasus departed from Houston, Texas, on September 14 and reached Pakistan after a six-week voyage. Officials said the arrival reflects Pakistan’s push to diversify its energy sources and strengthen economic ties with Washington.
Synergyco became the first Pakistani company to import WTI crude from the United States. Company representatives said two more US crude shipments are scheduled for November and early next year.
“This is a landmark moment for Pakistan’s energy sector and for our trade ties with the United States,” a Synergyco spokesperson said, noting the quality and competitiveness of American crude.
Officials said the successful docking of MT Pegasus highlights Pakistan’s growing capacity to handle large-scale international oil carriers and marks a key milestone in its energy logistics infrastructure.
Earlier this month, Bangladesh and Pakistan have significant relations to deepen cooperation in trade, connectivity, and investment, visiting Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza.
