List Of LNG Terminals in India: Infrastructure, Capacity, Trends, and Strategic Importance
LNG terminals in India are purpose-built maritime facilities designed to receive large LNG carrier vessels, safely handle cryogenic cargo, and integrate natural gas into the country’s energy system. These terminals form the backbone of India’s rapidly expanding gas economy and are critical to meeting long-term energy security and decarbonisation goals. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) port terminals are purpose-built maritime facilities designed to receive large LNG carrier vessels, safely handle cryogenic cargo, and integrate gas into a country’s energy system. These terminals form the backbone of India’s rapidly expanding gas economy and are critical to meeting long-term energy security and decarbonisation goals.
India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing LNG import markets in the world, driven by rising demand from power generation, fertilisers, industry, and City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks.
What Is an LNG Terminal?
An LNG terminal is a specialised port facility designed to:
Accommodate large LNG carrier ships
Load or unload LNG at –162°C.
Store LNG in cryogenic tanks
Regasify LNG back into natural gas (for imports)
Connect gas to national pipeline networks
Types of LNG Terminals
Export terminals – linked to gas liquefaction plants and upstream gas fields
Import (regasification) terminals – linked to pipelines, CGD networks, power plants, and industries
FSRU (Floating Storage and Regasification Units) – faster, flexible offshore solutions
India’s LNG Infrastructure at a Glance
Operational LNG terminals: 8+
Installed regasification capacity: ~52–55 MMTPA
Planned capacity by 2030: ~85–90 MMTPA
Target gas share in energy mix: 15% by 2030
LNG Terminals in India: Capacity and Throughput
The table below presents a consolidated overview of operational and
planned / under-construction LNG terminals in India, including installed
regasification capacity and annual LNG throughput up to
FY 2022–23 (Provisional).Operational LNG Terminals in India
Sl. No. Terminal State Promoter / Operator Capacity (MMTPA)
(as on 31-03-2023)2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 (P) 1 Dahej LNG Terminal Gujarat Petronet LNG Ltd. (PLL) 17.5 105 107 102 94 88 78 2 Kochi LNG Terminal Kerala Petronet LNG Ltd. (PLL) 5.0 12 9 17 18 21 19 3 Hazira LNG Terminal Gujarat Hazira LNG Pvt. Ltd. (HLPL) 5.2 59 80 95 77 47 37 4 Dabhol LNG Terminal Maharashtra Ratnagiri Gas & Power Pvt. Ltd. (GAIL–NTPC JV) 5.0 65 72 97 75 85 39 5 Ennore (Chennai) LNG Terminal Tamil Nadu IndianOil LNG Pvt. Ltd. (IOLPL) 5.0 NA NA 9 13 14 13 6 Mundra LNG Terminal Gujarat GSPC LNG Ltd. (GLL) 5.0 NA NA 30 35 19 16 Planned / Under-Construction LNG Terminals in India
Sl. No. Terminal State Promoter / Developer Planned Capacity (MMTPA) Status 7 Dhamra LNG Terminal Odisha Adani LNG Pvt. Ltd. 5.0 Under Construction 8 Dabhol LNG Expansion Maharashtra GAIL (Konkan LNG Pvt. Ltd.) 3.0 Planned 9 Jaigarh LNG Terminal (FSRU) Maharashtra H-Energy 4.0 Under Development 10 Jafrabad LNG Terminal Gujarat Swan Energy 5.0 Planned 11 Chhara LNG Terminal Gujarat Hindustan Petroleum LNG (HPLNG) 5.0 Near Completion Source: Compiled from publicly available government and industry data.
Operational LNG & Gas Terminals in India
1. Dahej LNG Terminal – Gujarat
Operator: Petronet LNG Ltd
Capacity:
15 MMTPA (operational)
Expanded to ~17.5 MMTPA
India’s largest and busiest LNG terminal
Backbone of western India gas supply
2. Hazira LNG Terminal – Gujarat
Operator: Shell India
Capacity: 5 MMTPA
Strategic private-sector terminal
Directly supplies western and northern India
3. Kochi LNG Terminal – Kerala
Operator: Petronet LNG Ltd
Capacity: 5 MMTPA
Key terminal for southern India
Utilisation improving with pipeline connectivity
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4. Dabhol (Konkan) LNG Terminal – Maharashtra
Operator: Konkan LNG Pvt. Ltd (GAIL-led JV)
Current capacity: 5 MMTPA
Planned expansion: up to 12 MMTPA
Strategically located on the west coast
5. Ennore (Chennai) LNG Terminal – Tamil Nadu
Operator: Indian Oil LNG Pvt. Ltd
Capacity: 5 MMTPA
Supplies Tamil Nadu and southern gas markets
Expansion planned to 10 MMTPA
6. Mundra LNG Terminal – Gujarat
Operator: GSPC LNG Ltd
Capacity: ~5 MMTPA
Supports regional gas demand
7. Kakinada FSRU – Andhra Pradesh
Operator: GAIL
Type: Floating Storage and Regasification Unit
Supports eastern and southern gas networks
8. Krishnapatnam FSRU – Andhra Pradesh
Type: FSRU-based LNG terminal
Designed to support industrial clusters and power plants
9. Bhavnagar CNG Terminal – Gujarat
World’s first dedicated CNG marine terminal
Enables direct CNG supply via maritime transport
A unique Indian innovation in gas logistics
New & Upcoming LNG Terminals in India
Chhara LNG Terminal – Gujarat (HP LNG)
Capacity: 5 MMTPA
Nearing completion
Strengthens western India LNG supply
Dhamra LNG Terminal – Odisha (Adani–Total)
Strategic terminal for eastern India
Capacity booked by IndianOil
Reduces eastern India’s dependence on long pipelines
Jaigarh LNG Terminal – Maharashtra
Developer: H-Energy
India’s first large-scale FSRU-based LNG terminal
Critical for west-coast supply diversification
Swan Energy LNG Terminal – Bhankodar, Gujarat
New private-sector LNG infrastructure
Supports western India demand
Gangavaram LNG Terminal – Andhra Pradesh
Planned terminal
Will support industrial and power demand on the East Coast.
Key Capacity Expansions Planned
| Terminal | Expansion Plan |
|---|---|
| Dahej | Incremental debottlenecking |
| Hazira | Capacity enhancement |
| Ennore | 5 → 10 MMTPA |
| Dabhol | Capacity doubling by 2030 |
| Chhara & Jaffrabad | ~10 MMTPA addition |
| Jaigarh | Full FSRU commissioning |
Trends Shaping India’s LNG Market
According to industry analysis (Mordor Intelligence):
1. Infrastructure Expansion
Rapid build-out of terminals and pipelines
Shift toward FSRU for faster commissioning
2. Strategic Partnerships
IOC, Adani, GAIL, Petronet partnering with global suppliers
Long-term LNG contracts replacing spot purchases
3. Sustainability Focus
LNG positioned as transition fuel
Emphasis on methane reduction and efficiency
LNG terminals being designed hydrogen-ready
4. Regional Balancing
Eastern and southern India gaining LNG access
Reduced over-dependence on Gujarat
Strategic Importance of LNG Terminals for India
These terminals are critical to:
Energy security
Industrial growth
CGD expansion
Power sector fuel switching
Reduction of coal and oil dependence
India’s LNG infrastructure enables flexible, scalable, and cleaner energy access across regions.
Major Players in India’s LNG Ecosystem
Conclusion
India’s LNG terminal network is no longer just import infrastructure—it is a strategic energy backbone. With capacity expected to reach ~87 MMTPA by 2030, LNG will play a central role in India’s transition toward a gas-based economy.
As investments, technology, and sustainability converge, India is positioning itself as a major LNG consumer with world-class infrastructure, capable of supporting long-term energy security and economic growth.
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