Liquefied Natural Gas

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Crude oil imports into India consumer declined 1.2 per cent from a year earlier to 19.34 million tonnes, but increased 14.6 per cent from the previous month. (Photo: File | ANI)

India's petrol imports in July hit highest in at least eight years

Petrol imports rose to 230,000 tonnes in July, the highest since PPAC data going back to 2011.

22 Aug 2019 2:59 PM

India has 16,000 km of gas trunk pipelines in operation, and 13,000 km more approved and in various stages of construction, said Satpal Garg, a member of India’s downstream regulator, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. (Representational Image)

India LNG demand journey to be shaky, slow due to infrastructure limits

Government aims to run all LNG terminals at full capacity by 2022 as it works to complete entire pipeline grid, said Oil Secretary MM Kutty.

15 Mar 2019 11:19 AM

The 5 million tonne per annum (MTPA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) import and regasification terminal, built by IOC at a cost of Rs 5,150 crore, was commissioned earlier this week.

Ennore LNG terminal to help IOC fast-track city gas project

Ennore LNG terminal is part of India's plan to raise share of natural gas in country's energy basket to 15 pc by 2030 from current 6.2 pc.

08 Mar 2019 2:41 PM

The tender closes on March 27 and is valid for a day, the source added.

Indian Oil Corp seeks LNG cargo for April delivery: sources

The company is seeking the cargo for delivery into the port of Dahej on April 20, one of the sources said.

25 Feb 2019 2:02 PM

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (L) praying inside the Kaaba (The Cube), Islams holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabias holy city of Mecca, during his inspection of expansions to the site. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan, Saudi likely to seal $20bn deals

The fellow Muslim country will provide oil worth $ 3 billion to Pakistan for three years.

13 Feb 2019 3:08 AM

Petronet LNG, India's biggest liquefied natural gas importer, has paid a 12.5 per cent higher commission-on-profit to its chief executive Prabhat Singh and company directors in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018.

Petronet CEO gets 12.5 per cent higher commission in FY 2018

Petronet is registered as a private limited company but is headed by the Oil Secretary.

13 Sep 2018 2:24 PM

India is planning to set up a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in Myanmar as it looks to expand energy diplomacy in its neighbourhood, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday.

India plans to set up LNG terminal in Myanmar

The terminal will be in addition to the similar facilities planned by Indian firms in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

03 Aug 2018 1:01 PM

Petronet LNG Ltd, India's biggest liquefied natural gas importer, has submitted a firm proposal to set up an LNG import facility in Bangladesh at an investment of about USD 1 billion, its Managing Director & CEO Prabhat Singh said.

Petronet submits proposal to set up USD 1 bn LNG terminal in Bangladesh

Petronet had last year signed a MoU with Petrobangla to set up a 7.5 million tonnes a year project.

27 Jul 2018 2:40 PM

The contracted volume has been lowered from 2.5 million tonnes to 0.5 million tonnes in the first year, 2018-19; 0.75 million tonnes in 2019-20 and 1.5 million tonnes in the third year 2020-21. (Photo: AFP)

Renegotiated Gazprom LNG deal to save India up to Rs 9,500 cr: Pradhan

GAIL renegotiated the terms of the 20-year deal to import 2.5 million tonnes a year of LNG.

18 Jul 2018 2:31 PM

Gazprom supplied the 3.4 trillion British thermal unit (TBtu) of cargo from Nigeria. The LNG cargo was received by Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. (Photo: AFP)

Russia's Gazprom starts supplying LNG to India as first shipment arrives in Gujarat

India will import LNG worth an estimated USD 25 billion over the contract period of 20 years from Russia.

05 Jun 2018 1:10 PM

LNG carrier 'LNG Kano', carrying a cargo from Russian supplier Gazprom, docked at Petronet LNG's import facility.

Russia's Gazprom begins LNG supplies to India

The LNG cargo was received by Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

04 Jun 2018 4:08 PM

India will on Monday import its first ever cargo of LNG from Russia under a long-term deal as the world's fourth-largest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) diversifies its import basket to meet its vast energy needs.

India to import first ever LNG cargo from Russia tomorrow

GAIL India Ltd will bring the shipload of LNG from Gazprom at Petronet LNG Ltd's import terminal.

03 Jun 2018 2:13 PM

Petronet LNG Ltd is keen to partner with ONGC Videsh Ltd to buy a stake in Qatar Petroleum's upcoming gas exploration and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, its MD and CEO Prabhat Singh said.

Petronet to partner OVL for stake in Qatar Petroleum LNG project

Petronet is keen to take 5 per cent stake in the expansion project along with associated upstream gas development.

27 May 2018 1:31 PM

The government plans to launch a natural gas trading hub by October. (Photo: PTI)

Government to launch gas trading hub

Indian gas benchmark will spark a surge in consumption of the cleaner-burning fuel.

16 Apr 2018 2:28 PM

The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from the US arrived at the Dabhol terminal of state-run gas major Gail here on Friday.

India gets 1st US LNG shipment at Dabhol

Dharmendra Pradhan also announced a Rs 700-crore investment by the newly-created Gail arm Konkan LNG.

30 Mar 2018 4:58 PM

GAIL had contracted LNG from the US to meet the demand of growing Indian economy with power sector being considered as a major buyer. (File Photo)

GAIL to import 5 million tonnes LNG from US in FY'19

GAIL had separately signed a deal with Royal Dutch Shell to sell about 0.5 million tonnes of its US LNG.

11 Dec 2017 2:12 PM

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. (Photo: File)

Stressed upon developing transparent market for LNG: Pradhan

He adds competitive market for LNG is important for India as it imports 50 pc of gas need as LNG.

18 Oct 2017 11:17 AM

Releasing the study on the Iran-India gas pipeline, former oil secretary T.N.R. Rao said natural gas imported through the over $4 billion line would cost $5-5.50 per million.

India should push for underwater gasline

The chamber said that India can finally connect to Gulf region, where more than 7 million Indians reside.

06 Sep 2017 1:38 AM

India seeks barter deal to buy Qatar LNG

Oil Minister Asks Qatar to Acquire stakes in domestic power plants as part of Future deals.

21 Jun 2017 4:37 AM

Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan unveiling key feature of 'HELP' and 'OAL process' at CERAWeek in Houston. (Photo: Twitter)

Govt planning to use LNG as transportation fuel: Dharmendra Pradhan

During his stay, he will interact with Indian-origin scientists and CEOs working in the oil and gas sector and Indian community members.

07 Mar 2017 1:41 PM

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