HPCL commissions 5 MMTPA LNG regasification terminal in Gujarat

Junagadh: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) has commissioned a 5-million metric tons per annum liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal in Chhara, Gujarat.

The LNG carrier Maran Gas Coronis docked at the facility on January 6, unloading the commissioning cargo into onshore tanks by January 12. HPCL stated on Monday that auxiliary units are nearing completion and will soon be operational. Developed by its subsidiary HPLNG at an investment of approximately ₹4,750 crore, the terminal features facilities for marine unloading, storage, regasification, road tanker loading, and integration with the national gas grid. It has an initial regasification capacity of 5 MMTPA, expandable to 10 MMTPA, and a storage capacity of 4,00,000 cubic meters across two tanks.

Operating on a tolling model, the terminal allows third-party access through long-term capacity contracts and agreements for spot cargoes. HPCL highlighted that the terminal is pivotal to the Indian government’s goal of raising natural gas’s share in the energy mix to 15% by 2030, up from the current 7%. DeshGujarat