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Annual Growth of India Gas Demand of 3.4% out to 2030: S&P Global

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LNG buying interest in India is likely to be supported by the lower prices, increasing operations at the Dhamra LNG terminal and hot weather and despite a rise in domestic natural gas production according to S&P Global.

  • India's LNG imports rose to 2.02m mt in April from 1.94m mt in March and from 1.70m mt in April 2022.
  • The IEA forecast a 4% year-on-year increase in India's natural gas consumption for 2023 due to a modest recovery in the power sector and growth in industrial activity and city gas sectors. S&P Global expect gas demand to grow by 3.4% on an annual basis out to 2030.
  • Platts West India LNG prices below 10.5$/mmbtu and below oil linked prices are also likely to boost demand in India despite high inventory levels and muted demand in other Asian countries.
  • The Dhamra LNG terminal received its first cargo in April and is expected to start commercial operations by the end of May and the expansion of the Urja Ganga gas pipeline will also open a new market to support LNG imports.


Source: S&P Global

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