What caused the disruption in India's natural gas supply?

A conflict in West Asia disrupted supplies from India's primary LNG provider, QatarEnergy, which subsequently declared force majeure.

What is the importance of natural gas for India?

India imports about half of its natural gas, which is crucial for fertiliser production, power generation, CNG for transport, and piped cooking gas for households.

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Shell Becomes India's Top Gas Supplier Amidst Global Tensions

Q: How did Shell plc help India during the natural gas disruption?

Shell plc significantly increased its liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to India in March, becoming the country's largest imported gas supplier and securing vital feedstock for fertiliser production.

12 Apr

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Summary

Shell significantly increased LNG supplies to India in March.
India imports about half its natural gas, crucial for fertilisers.
West Asia conflict disrupted QatarEnergy's supplies to India.

Shell Becomes India's Top Gas Supplier Amidst Global Tensions

Global energy firm Shell plc significantly boosted its liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to India in March, becoming the country's largest imported gas supplier. This move came as a conflict in West Asia disrupted supplies from India's primary LNG provider, QatarEnergy. India relies on imports for approximately half of its natural gas, a critical component for fertiliser production, power generation, and household cooking gas.

Shell leveraged its extensive global LNG portfolio and shipping capabilities to secure a substantial volume in a recent tender by Indian fertiliser companies. This ensured vital feedstock for urea production, a key sector that faced potential shortages. The company's Hazira import terminal in Gujarat and its substantial fleet of chartered carriers facilitated quicker delivery of cargoes.