India sets LPG production targets for refineries to boost energy security

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The Indian government has introduced a permanent framework to set refinery-specific and company-specific liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production targets. This measure aims to bolster domestic energy security and mitigate the impact of supply disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions in West Asia, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Under the new directive from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, 21 refineries and upstream companies are required to ramp up production during supply shortages. The combined potential production capacity under this framework is set at 63,810 tonnes per day, which covers approximately 70 percent of India's daily LPG consumption. This is a significant increase from the country's normal domestic output.

Reliance Industries Ltd. has been assigned the largest individual target, with a maximum production level of 18,000 tonnes per day. The initiative follows a recent crisis where disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz exposed India's heavy reliance on imports, which account for more than 64 percent of its annual LPG requirements. During previous peak shortages, domestic production had been temporarily increased to approximately 55,000 tonnes per day.

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[● 6 SOURCES] The new production capacity covers approximately 70 percent of India's daily LPG consumption. indias.news · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.dtnext.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · newstodaynet.com · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The framework mandates 21 refineries and upstream companies to increase production during supply shortages. indias.news · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.dtnext.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · newstodaynet.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] India consumes approximately 33.2 million tonnes of LPG annually. indias.news · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.dtnext.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · newstodaynet.com
[● 6 SOURCES] During a previous crisis, domestic LPG production was increased to approximately 55,000 tonnes per day. indias.news · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.europesays.com · www.dtnext.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The total potential LPG production capacity under the new framework is set at 63,810 tonnes per day. indias.news · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.europesays.com · www.dtnext.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] More than 64 percent of India's LPG requirements are met through imports. indias.news · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.dtnext.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · newstodaynet.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Domestic production accounts for 13.1 million tonnes of the annual LPG consumption. indias.news · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.dtnext.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · newstodaynet.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry has established a permanent framework for LPG production targets. indias.news · hindi.asianetnews.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has established a permanent framework for LPG production targets. www.europesays.com · indias.news · www.dtnext.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · hindi.asianetnews.com · +2 more