Driving India’s energy transition: Petronet LNG’s strategic vision for IEW 2026

India’s energy sector is at pivotal crossroad, where rapid growth meets urgent need for decarboniaation. As the world’s fastest-growing major economy, the challenge before us is clear: meeting surging energy demand while delivering on decarboniaation commitments. This is not a sequential task, it is a simultaneous balancing act of affordability, reliability, and sustainability of energy. At Petronet LNG Limited (PLL), we believe natural gas and in turn LNG is indispensable in achieving this balance and enabling a smoother transition toward a low-carbon future. 

Global collaboration: the foundation for progress 

Energy transitions succeed when nations and companies work together. Long-term partnerships reduce volatility, enable technology sharing, and unlock financing for infrastructure.  

Collaboration also extends to knowledge and technology. From cryogenic integration to digital safety systems, joint initiatives with global partners are helping us compress timelines and improve environmental performance across the LNG value chain. These partnerships are not just about ensuring supply, they are about building resilience and accelerating innovation. 

Policy imperatives for a clean, affordable, secure future 

India aims to raise share of natural gas in its energy mix from about 6% to 15% by 2030. Achieving this requires aligned policy levers and decisive action. Infrastructure growth is critical for achieving this vision. In this context, LNG regasification capacity is set to rise from 52.7 MMTPA to over 72 MMTPA, supported by pipeline expansion from present approx. 24,000 kms to 35,000 km and city gas coverage across the country.  

A balanced contracting strategy which combines long-term agreements with flexibility for spot purchases ensures affordability and resilience against geopolitical or weather-driven volatility.  

Sectoral enablement through gas-based power ramping, industrial fuel switching and LNG mobility for heavy transport will deliver near-term emissions reductions without compromising competitiveness. 

Digitalisation: the backbone of resilience 

Digital technology is no longer optional; it is the backbone of modern energy systems. At PLL, digitalisation drives operational excellence and sustainability. Efficiency gains from VFD installations and pump upgrades have saved 1,137 MWh annually, while shore power for tugboats has cut emissions by 308 tCO₂e in FY 2024-25. Our terminals at Dahej and Kochi have earned the British Safety Council’s Five-Star Rating and Sword of Honour for three consecutive years, underscoring our commitment to safety. 

IEW 2026: a platform for collaboration and innovation 

India Energy Week 2026 in Goa is more than an event—it is a catalyst for global dialogue and partnerships.  

For PLL, it is an opportunity to showcase initiatives that redefine the LNG ecosystem. Our Flagship terminal at Dahej is under expansion to 22.5 MMTPA. Further, Multi-Product Jetty at Dahej and integration of cold energy from existing LNG terminal with PDH-PP plant are unique initiatives undertaken by PLL. The upcoming Gopalpur LNG Terminal (5 MMTPA) will expand our footprints to cater to Eastern and Central India, improving affordability and supply diversity. Kochi is now positioned as an LNG services hub, offering storage & reload, gassing-up/cool-down and marine bunkering for IMO-compliant shipping. Our investments in CBG and an expanding Auto-LNG network will help decarbonise heavy-duty transport and support India’s clean mobility goals.  

Underlying these initiatives is PLL’s unmatched leadership in India’s LNG market. We operate two world-class terminals - Dahej (17.5 MMTPA, expanding to 22.5 MMTPA) and Kochi (5 MMTPA) - with a combined regasification capacity of 22.5 MMTPA. Together, these facilities handle nearly two-thirds of India’s LNG imports and contribute about 34% of the country’s natural gas supply, ensuring energy security and affordability for industries and households alike. This scale and versatility make PLL not just a RLNG supplier and service provider, but a strategic enabler of India’s clean energy transition.