LNG: 8 terminals, 52.7 MMTPA
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What happened
- Eight LNG regasification terminals operate with about 52.7 MMTPA capacity [PIB, Parliament reply].
- 100% FDI under the automatic route is allowed for LNG infrastructure, and LNG imports are under OGL [PIB].
Background
- LNG stations are being set up along the Golden Quadrilateral and highways [PIB].
Why it matters
- Gas is the bridge fuel in the energy transition.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-08-07): eight LNG regasification terminals operate with about 52.7 MMTPA capacity.
- Gas is the bridge fuel in the energy transition.
Quotable data point100% FDI under the automatic route is allowed for LNG infrastructure, and LNG imports are under OGL.
PIB: LNG measures, 7 Aug 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: LNG terminal capacity.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Operational LNG regasification terminals
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Go deeper
Official source: PIB: LNG measures, 7 Aug 2025
facts from cited sources only; faculty review pending