EconomyThursday, 9 July 2026·The Hindu - Economy
India adds 52.5 mtpa LNG regasification capacity in 2025: key energy infrastructure facts
India added 52.5 mtpa regasification capacity in 2025 and became the fourth-largest regasification market, according to the IGU World LNG Report.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2025, India added 52.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG regasification capacity across eight terminals, according to the International Gas Union’s World LNG Report.
Key specifics
- India surpassed Spain to become the fourth-largest market for regasification capacity in 2025.
- Dahej LNG has 17.5 mtpa capacity and is the only ultra-large terminal in India; it ranks sixth globally.
- India commissioned two projects in 2025: the 5 mtpa Chhara LNG onshore terminal and the Dabhol LNG breakwater expansion.
- Dabhol LNG capacity rose from 2.9 mtpa to 5 mtpa after the breakwater was completed, enabling year-round operations.
- India has four LNG projects under construction, expected to add 11.3 mtpa by 2028; utilisation fell to about 47% in 2025 from 58% in 2024.
Exam lens
Question type: Economy and infrastructure, LNG terminals, capacity ranking, mtpa figures and utilisation rates. TNPSC may ask which country became the fourth-largest regasification market and which terminal is India’s largest at 17.5 mtpa.