Reliance boosts LPG production at Jamnagar to stabilise domestic supply

Reliance Industries Limited said on Tuesday that it is taking steps to increase liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production from its refining and petrochemicals complexes in Jamnagar to help ensure stable fuel supply for Indian households amid volatility in global energy markets.

Reliance Industries is taking proactive steps in line with government guidelines, the company said in a statement.

Uninterrupted access to essential fuels remains a national priority as global energy markets face uncertainty, it added.

Reliance also said natural gas produced from the KG-D6 basin will be diverted to priority sectors. The company said this step will be taken in line with national energy priorities and government guidelines.

“For Reliance, India’s energy security and the well-being of millions of Indian families always come first. We will continue to work closely with the Government of India and remain fully compliant with all national guidelines and allocation priorities, ensuring that energy supplies reach the sectors and communities that need them the most,” the company said in a statement.

“As always, Reliance will stand firmly with the nation in its time of need. In times of global uncertainty, we remain committed to doing everything possible to support India’s energy security and ensure reliable access to essential fuels for the country.”

Earlier, the government directed all refineries operating in the country to use their entire C3 and C4 streams, including propane, butane, propylene and butenes, for LPG production. The additional LPG, or cooking gas, produced will be used solely for domestic consumers.

The Centre also warned that violating the order would lead to action under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Petroleum Products (Maintenance of Production, Storage and Supply) Order, 1999.

The disruption of oil and gas supply occurred due to the conflict involving the United States (US) and Israel against Iran. Military strikes from both sides have strained shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between Iran and Oman that handles a significant share of global oil and gas trade.

India is dependent on imports for around 60 per cent of its domestic LPG requirements. Of this, 85–90 per cent of its total LPG imports come from West Asia, with cargoes shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.