Indian Oil expects its Gujarat Refinery in Vadodara to begin operating at an expanded capacity of 18 million metric tonnes per year (MTPA) by the end of the current financial year. Biplob Biswas, Executive Director and Head of Gujarat Refinery, said on Wednesday that the refinery is being expanded from its existing capacity of 13.7…
A major MRPL refinery fire at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL) in Mangaluru has killed one worker and injured at least eight others, according to the company and local authorities. The explosion occurred on Wednesday around noon after a high-pressure Cold Separator ruptured in the Coker Hydrotreater Unit at MRPL’s 15-million-tonne-per-year refinery. The incident…
The Strait of Hormuz disruption has triggered one of the biggest shocks to global energy supplies since World War II, with major consequences for India and other Asian economies. According to a latest S&P Global report, the effective closure of the strategic waterway has disrupted around 20% of global crude oil and refined product supplies…
Hydrogen vs LNG trains in India represents two very different approaches to reducing the railway sector’s dependence on conventional diesel. While hydrogen uses fuel-cell technology to generate electricity onboard, LNG allows a modified diesel engine to operate using both LNG and diesel. India’s first hydrogen fuel-cell train began operations on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana…
An Egypt Damietta Port explosion damaged two liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels after a blast triggered a fire at the Mediterranean port. Authorities are investigating the incident, while maritime security firms believe a drone attack may have caused the explosion. Egyptian officials have not confirmed the exact cause. However, the incident has increased concerns over…
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) plans to acquire ownership stakes in Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) as it prepares to increase imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States. The move marks the first time an Indian refiner has sought partial ownership of LPG carriers. The strategy aims to reduce freight costs, strengthen supply…
India LPG imports from US suppliers are expected to surpass 1 million metric tons in June 2026, marking a record high as the country seeks to offset supply disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The sharp increase in purchases highlights India’s efforts to secure cooking fuel supplies amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West…
India LNG imports remained largely resilient despite a major disruption to global energy markets caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis, according to an analysis by S&P Global Energy. While the crisis resulted in a 17% disruption to global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, India’s diversified sourcing strategy helped limit the impact on domestic imports….
The India energy import bill surged in May 2026 as higher global oil and gas prices pushed up the cost of crude oil and LNG purchases. Rising imports and supply disruptions in the Middle East also added pressure on the country’s trade balance. Crude and LNG Imports Increase India’s crude oil imports rose by 7.5%…
India LNG imports declined sharply in May 2026 as conflict in West Asia disrupted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Lower import volumes also reduced the country’s dependence on overseas natural gas supplies. LNG Imports Decline in May Data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) showed that India imported 2.27 billion standard…
