Lng Import
Govt's efforts to avoid power crisis set to boost LNG imports in summers
An early onset of hot weather has already pushed power demand to near-record levels, stoking fears of a repeat of the intense heat wave last year
 "Govt's efforts to avoid power crisis set to boost LNG imports in summers")
'India's gas imports to rise on easing global prices', says Petronet LNG
India's gas imports in October and November declined by about a fifth to about 1.8 million tonnes from this fiscal year's peak of 2.2 million tonnes in May
 "'India's gas imports to rise on easing global prices', says Petronet LNG")
Petronet LNG Q2 results: Net profit down 10%, but turnover highest
The company is currently expanding capacity by 9 million tonnes at its LNG terminals in Dahej, and Kochi
 "Petronet LNG Q2 results: Net profit down 10%, but turnover highest")
Shortage of LNG tankers beginning to affect supplies to India: Industry
Tightening Russian gas supplies to Europe has led to scramble for tankers before winter sets in
India's shaky energy security and growing dependency on foreign fuels
New Delhi is yet to announce a comprehensive and detailed policy across the energy spectrum to tackle this very real threat to economic growth
 "India's shaky energy security and growing dependency on foreign fuels")
China's appetite for commodities is wavering after years of growth
Energy imports in particular plunged in June, capping a weak first half that may foreshadow a rare annual decline in purchases across many commodities
 "China's appetite for commodities is wavering after years of growth")
Centre asks GAIL to import LNG to meet rising city gas demand
Centre has requested GAIL to start importing LNG to meet the rising demands in metropolitan areas
 "Centre asks GAIL to import LNG to meet rising city gas demand")
Pakistan's dependence on natural gas is turning into a nightmare
Pakistan does get more than half its LNG under long-term contracts, which provides some protection against the volatile spot market
 "Pakistan's dependence on natural gas is turning into a nightmare")
Petronet LNG seeks fresh foray into the petrochemical business
Petronet LNG Ltd is looking to reclaim the lost opportunities of the past decade as it seeks fresh foray into the petrochemical business and plans to set up an LNG import facility on the east coast
 "Petronet LNG seeks fresh foray into the petrochemical business")
India grapples with LNG oversupply as coronavirus dashes demand
At least three companies have asked to delay shipments slated for May and June delivery, according to traders with knowledge of the matter
Asia seen driving 75% of LNG demand growth by 2040: Shell LNG outlook
Significant demand-supply gap seen opening in middle of current decade; China and India led LNG demand growth in 2020
 "Asia seen driving 75% of LNG demand growth by 2040: Shell LNG outlook")
India's refinery throughput recovers in Sep, LNG imports rising: Ind-Ra
The ratings agency's October 2020 credit digest edition highlighted an increase in LNG imports
 "India's refinery throughput recovers in Sep, LNG imports rising: Ind-Ra")
GAIL India issues tender to buy and sell LNG cargoes: Report
GAIL India has issued a tender offering two liquefied natural gas cargoes for loading in the United States and is seeking two cargoes for delivery into India, two industry sources said
 "GAIL India issues tender to buy and sell LNG cargoes: Report")
India set to import record LNG volumes as spot prices slump on virus impact
The country's annual LNG imports is expected to rise by 10%-15% this year, said Poorna Rajendran of consultancy firm FGE
 "India set to import record LNG volumes as spot prices slump on virus impact")
LNG imports jump 20% in the first six months of 2018: S&P Global Platts
The country's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports jumped 20 per cent year-on-year in the first half of this year on strong growth in demand, S&P Global Platts said today. It expects imports from the US market to increase in coming years to meet the increasing demand. "India's LNG imports jumped by 20 per cent in the first six months of 2018 as compared to same period last year due to strong growth in demand," S&P Global Platts' director, LNG market development, Marc Howson, told reporters here. With government taking proactive steps to ease infrastructure bottlenecks and push for gas as penetration in energy mix, Howson said LNG is the only option in boosting the country's gas demand in the next few years. The country imports nearly 60 per cent of LNG from the Middle East and the rest from Australia, West Africa and the US, the global energy, metals and commodities information provider said. In the world market, China, ranked second, witnessed 50 per cent growth .
 "LNG imports jump 20% in the first six months of 2018: S&P Global Platts")
India, Japan to join hands for LNG import
The two sides discussed ongoing cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector between companies in India and abroad and explored ways to further enhance the engagement
India looks for right price to boost LNG, crude imports from US
It might happen even as some buyers are trying to get rid of costly US supplies
 "India looks for right price to boost LNG, crude imports from US")
India to double LNG import capacity to 50 million tonnes in a year: Dharmendra Pradhan
It has a capacity to import 21 million tonnes of the super-cooled fuel currently
