| Study Period | 2020 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2020 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 8.00 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
India LNG Market Analysis
The India LNG Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 8% during the forecast period.
COVID-19 negatively impacted the market in 2020. Presently the market has now reached pre-pandemic levels.
- Increasing demand for gas power generation and a rising number of LNG-fueled fleets are expected to drive the India LNG market during the forecast period.
- However, LNG oversupply and trade tension is expected to hamper the market growth during the forecast period.
- A high number of LNG regasification project plans are expected to be proposed in upcoming years, creating several opportunities for the market players, thus, making an emerging LNG market.
India LNG Market Trends
City Gas Distribution segments to Dominate the Market
- The City Gas Distribution application includes PNG connections and CNG stations. PNG connections are provided for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes, while CNG stations are installed to access natural gas for transportation purposes.
- 11 CGD bidding rounds were completed till 2021, including natural gas access to 215 districts in 19 states and one union territory. As per data provided by PNGRB, as of December 2020, the total number of domestic PNG connections in India was approximately 72.47 lakh. It is expected to grow during the forecast period. Also, as of January 2022, India had more than 4,500 CNG stations.
- The Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board in India, under the Natural Gas Infrastructure in India "Vision 2030," has announced plans to increase the share of natural gas in the energy mix by 20% in 2025 as compared to 11% in 2010, which may increase the number of PNG connections and CNG stations in the country. Thus, such government initiatives will likely drive the market studied during the forecast period.
- The completion of the 11th CGD bidding round includes 215 districts (212 complete and 3 part) in 19 states and one union territory, which comprises nearly 71% of India's total population.
- The 11th CGD round awarded major contracts to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Megha Enterprises (MEIL), Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), and Adani Total. Additions to the connection in the future are expected to drive the LNG market throughout the forecast period.
- Therefore, based on the factors mentioned above, the City Gas Distribution sector is expected to dominate the India LNG market during the forecast period.
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Rise in LNG Bunkering Facilities to Drive the Market
- The reason for the rise in LNG bunkering infrastructure can be attributed to the expected increasing preference for LNG over other fuels by ship makers. Furthermore, several ports in the country are looking to develop an LNG fueling infrastructure.
- The rise in demand for natural gas in the country owing to the clean emission is also likely to boost the use of LNG as a marine fuel in the shipping industry. The natural gas consumption was 62.2 billion cubic meters in 2021. The increasing consumption of natural gas is expected to drive the market further.
- The country is expected to be among the regional hot spots for the LNG market in the coming years. India has an operational port in Kochi, where Petronet LNG operates.
- Furthermore, in January 2022, LNG Alliance announced an investment of approximately USD 290 million for developing a major LNG import terminal in Karnataka, which is likely to be India's first dedicated LNG bunkering facility. The LNG import terminal will likely have a 4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) capacity. Thus, such upcoming projects are likely to drive the LNG market in India during the forecast period.
- Therefore, based on the factors mentioned above, a rise in LNG is expected to drive the Indian LNG market during the forecast period.
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India LNG Industry Overview
The Indian LNG market is moderately Consolidated. Some of the major players (in no particular order) include JSW Infrastructure, Shell PLC, Adani Total Gas, Petronet LNG Ltd., and GAIL Limited, among others.
India LNG Market Leaders
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JSW Infrastructure
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Shell PLC
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Adani Total Gas
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GAIL Limited
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Petronet LNG Ltd.
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India LNG Market News
- In April 2022, Petronet LNG announced the development of a floating LNG terminal in Odisha by 2025 at the cost of INR 1600 crore. Furthermore, Petronet is likely to invest INR 600 crore in raising the capacity of the Dahej LNG import terminal to 22.5 million tonnes per annum from the current 17.5 million tonnes.
- In January 2022, LNG Alliance announced an investment of approximately USD 290 million for developing a major LNG import terminal in Karnataka, which is likely to be India's first dedicated LNG bunkering facility. The LNG import terminal will likely have a 4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) capacity.
India LNG Industry Segmentation
LNG is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state, at about -260° F, for shipping and storage. The volume of natural gas in its liquid form is about 600 times smaller than in its gaseous state. This process makes it possible to transport natural gas to places pipelines do not reach. The LNG market is segmented by LNG infrastructure and LNG trade. By LNG infrastructure, the market is segmented into LNG liquefaction plants, LNG regasification facilities, and LNG shipping. By application, the market is segmented into city gas distribution, petrochemicals, and other applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the LNG market across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on revenue (USD billion).
| LNG Infrastructure | LNG Liquefaction Plants |
| LNG Regasification Facilities | |
| LNG Shipping | |
| Application | City Gas Distribution |
| Petrochemicals | |
| Other Applications |
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India LNG Market Research FAQs
What is the current India LNG Market size?
The India LNG Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 8% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in India LNG Market?
JSW Infrastructure, Shell PLC, Adani Total Gas, GAIL Limited and Petronet LNG Ltd. are the major companies operating in the India LNG Market.
What years does this India LNG Market cover?
The report covers the India LNG Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the India LNG Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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