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Coal gasification emerges as priority, can redefine India's energy security

Underground Coal Gasification (UCG), where coal is converted in situ without mining, is being piloted in Jharkhand

Cabinet clears ₹37,500 crore coal gasification push amid supply concerns

Incentive scheme aims to reduce import dependence on fuels and industrial feedstock while boosting domestic coal-to-chemicals capacity amid West Asia tensions

Petronet LNG plans to build 7 LNG storage tanks amid supply disruptions

The move comes as India faces critical challenges in meeting the country's energy requirements amid the West Asia crisis, highlighting high energy import dependency and lack of storage infrastructure

First LNG shipment exits Hormuz since war began, easing supply concerns

While the potential passage may raise hopes of increased LNG exports from the region, other vessels in the Gulf appear to be remaining in place

LNG vessel flagged off from US, to bolster energy supply chain: Gail

Government-owned natural gas company GAIL (India) Ltd has said its LNG carrier 'Energy Fidelity' was flagged off from the Sabine Pass terminal of the US, and the vessel is expected to ensure a resilient supply chain of cleaner fuel for the country. The vessel with a carrying capacity of 174,000 cubic meter (cbm) was flagged off on April 20 and is now en route to India. The ceremony was presided over by India's Consul General in Houston, Texas, D C Manjunath, GAIL said in a statement. "This ceremony symbolises the robust and growing India-US energy partnership, a relationship built on the shared priorities of reliability, innovation, and long-term security," Manjunath said. She emphasised that the flag-off aligns with India's focus on the 3Ts - Trade, Technology, and Tourism, reflecting a deepening partnership anchored in mutual trust and shared goals of energy security. Energy Fidelity is a centrepiece of GAIL's future-ready shipping portfolio. Engineered for maximum efficiency, th

India spreads LNG supply basket to Africa, barred Russian projects

Importers explore cargoes from Russia and Norway as Qatar supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions force diversification and raise questions over sanctioned LNG sourcing

Govt panel seeks excise duty removal on CNG, GST inclusion for gas boost

Government panel recommends removing excise duty on CNG and bringing natural gas under GST with full input tax credit to accelerate adoption amid energy supply concerns

Domestic LNG importers scoop up spot shipments after prices recede

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot purchases and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive

Russia offers sanctioned LNG to energy-hungry Asia at 40% discount

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz - and attacks on the world's largest LNG export plant in Qatar - has throttled about a fifth of global supply, upending the gas market and lifting prices

Costly LNG terminals in India hit by low utilisation amid supply shock

Newer LNG terminals face viability risks as West Asia conflict cuts supplies, raises prices and weakens demand, even as India expands import capacity and dependence on overseas gas

Asia braces for LNG shock as Strait of Hormuz blockade chokes supply

With a cutoff in shipments imminent, Asian countries, the biggest importers of liquefied natural gas from the West Asia, are already burning more coal and reducing consumption

LNG crisis bigger risk than oil; earnings may fall over 4%: Shriram AMC

Analysts at Shriram AMC warn that LNG supply disruption due to the Iran war may hurt India Inc earnings more than crude oil shortages

Don't panic, fuel cargoes on the way, says govt as supplies tighten

India will soon receive two cargoes each of crude oil and LNG via routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz as refiners boost LPG production to ease supply pressures

Nomura cuts India FY27 GDP forecast to 7% amid West Asia conflict

Tensions in West Asia, if sustained, could test the goldilocks mix of robust growth and stable inflation, Nomura said in a recent note.

How West Asia conflict threatens LNG supply chain powering India's economy

West Asia conflict and disruption near the Strait of Hormuz threaten LNG shipments vital to India's fertiliser, power and manufacturing sectors, raising risks of supply shocks and higher energy costs

LNG supply fears hit gas stocks; GAIL, Petronet LNG, Gujarat Gas tumble 5%

The rising concerns over the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz have raised fears of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) shortage

Qatar LNG pause may flip global supply surplus into deficit: Morgan Stanley

Analysts at Morgan Stanley said that if the LNG outage in Qatar extends beyond a month, the global LNG market forecast could quickly swing from surplus to deficit

Iran war set to hit output in sectors dependent on oil and gas: Crisil

CRISIL cautions that continued Middle East tensions could disrupt LNG and crude supplies, pressuring fertilisers, refineries, chemicals and other energy-intensive sectors in India

India's crude oil import bill drops 19% in January on softer global prices

India's crude oil import bill fell sharply in January as the Indian basket price averaged $63.08/bbl - $17 lower than last year - easing the country's overall energy burden

US LNG imports hinge on pricing: Petronet LNG CEO Akshay Kumar Singh

Petronet LNG chief says any additional US LNG imports will hinge on pricing; Q3 consolidated net profit declines 2.4% to Rs 845.50 crore