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India Secures LPG, LNG via New Routes as Domestic Production Rises 10%

India has secured alternative supply routes for LPG and LNG amidst volatility caused by the West Asia crisis. Domestic refiners, including Reliance Industries, have increased LPG production by 10% at government direction. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri emphasized the diversification of import sources to ensure stable energy supplies for households and industry. The government assures that domestic CNG and PNG supplies remain uninterrupted, with industries receiving 70-80% of their gas needs.

Key Points: India Secures LPG, LNG Supply; Domestic Production Up 10%

  • Secured alternative LPG/LNG supplies
  • Domestic LPG production up 10%
  • KG-D6 gas diverted to priority sectors
  • Govt assures stable CNG/PNG supplies
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India secures LPG, LNG supplies via alternative routes as domestic firms step up production

India diversifies LPG & LNG imports amid West Asia crisis, boosts domestic production by 10%. Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assures stable supplies.

"ensuring uninterrupted access to essential fuels for Indian households remains a national priority - Reliance Industries"

New Delhi, March 11

Amid the reports of liquefied petroleum gas shortage due to West Asia crisis, India has secured LPG and LNG supplies through alternative routes.

According to government officials, these LPG and LNG supplies from alternative locations are likely to reach the country soon.

Notably, Indian refiners have also increased domestic production of LPG by 10 per cent since the government directed oil companies to maximise cooking gas output.

Reliance Industries Ltd's Jamnagar oil refining complex will maximise cooking gas LPG production.

"At a time when global energy markets are experiencing volatility, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential fuels for Indian households remains a national priority," the firm said in a statement.

At the same time, natural gas produced from the KG‑D6 Basin will be diverted to support supply to priority sectors, in line with national energy priorities and government guidelines.

"Reliance Industries is taking proactive steps and in line with the Government guidelines, to maximise LPG production from our refining and petrochemicals complexes at Jamnagar - the world's largest integrated refining hub. Our teams are working around the clock to optimise refinery operations and enhance LPG output so that supplies to the domestic market remain stable and reliable," said the company.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that India is securing its energy needs by diversifying import sources beyond West Asia amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region, assuring citizens that domestic gas supplies remain stable.

Puri said India continues to receive energy imports through different sources and supply routes, ensuring stability in the country's fuel availability despite the ongoing conflict in the region.

He added that the government has taken several steps to ensure that fuel supplies remain uninterrupted for households and key sectors. According to Puri, the government has ensured that domestic consumers continue to receive full supplies of compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG).

Industries are also receiving around 70-80 per cent of their gas requirements despite the challenges created by the conflict.

The minister emphasised that the government remains committed to ensuring an uninterrupted supply of affordable energy for households across the country.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Good to see domestic production being ramped up. We should not be overly dependent on imports for something as essential as cooking gas. Hope the increased output from Jamnagar and KG basin helps keep prices stable for the common man.
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Aman W
While the proactive steps are commendable, I hope this isn't just a temporary fix. We need a long-term, sustainable energy policy that focuses on renewables alongside securing fossil fuels. The volatility won't go away anytime soon.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Delhi, the assurance on CNG and PNG supply is crucial. The transport and household sectors run on it. Glad to see the government and private sector working in tandem during a crisis. Fingers crossed the supplies reach without delay.
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Karthik V
"Teams working around the clock" – this is the kind of effort we need from our corporates for national priorities. Jai Ho! But Minister Puri should also clarify what "alternative routes" mean. Are we paying a premium for them? Transparency is key.
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Nisha Z
A 10% increase in domestic production is significant. Hope this translates to no shortage in rural areas too. Sometimes metros get priority and villages face delays in cylinder refills. The government must ensure equitable distribution across the country.

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