India Requests Immediate Supplies of LNG from Qatar

India has requested Qatar for immediate supplies of 3 million tonnes of LNG which will be imported by Petronet LNG and GAIL, a commerce ministry statement said.

The amount will further increase to 15 million tonnes in the next three to four years. India annually buys 7.5 million tonne from Qatar under a long-term deal.

A 25 year contract in this regard was signed by Petronet LNG  in July 1999. The supply of 5 MMTPA LNG from Qatar commenced in 2004, with the balance 2.5 MMTPA starting in January 2010. India needs additional long-term tie up to 15 MMTPA of LNG.