India's Natural Gas Sector
Domestic Production and Import Dependence
India's total natural gas consumption is approximately 170–175 mmscmd. Domestic production (from fields operated by ONGC, Oil India, Reliance-BP, GSPC, and others) meets roughly 50–55% of this demand, with the rest met through LNG imports. LNG is imported as a super-cooled liquid (at –162°C), regasified at terminals (Dahej, Hazira, Kochi, Ennore, Mundra), and fed into the gas grid. The Strait of Hormuz — between Iran and Oman — is the critical chokepoint through which approximately 20% of global LNG trade passes, making any conflict in West Asia a direct energy security risk for India.
- India's natural gas share in the primary energy mix: approximately 6% (national target is 15% by 2030).
- Major LNG import terminals: Dahej (Gujarat), Hazira (Gujarat), Kochi (Kerala), Ennore (Tamil Nadu), Mundra (Gujarat).
- Primary domestic gas producers: ONGC (largest), Oil India, Reliance Industries-bp, GSPC.
- APM (Administered Price Mechanism) gas: domestic gas priced by the government for priority sectors (CNG, PNG, fertilisers); currently approximately USD 6.5–7/mmBtu.
- Approximately 20% of global LNG transits through the Strait of Hormuz.
● Tracked since March 10, 2026 · last seen April 09, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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