India’s
Gail has signed initial agreement with Shell Energy India to import ethane, as
part of feedstock diversification for its petrochemical plant. Ethane Quantity is
still fixed but Gail had expressed interest in importing US ethane. 20 years
starting from mid-2026 on VLEC with capacity of 80-99,000 Cbm for its
petrochemical plant in Pata, Uttar Pradesh.
The
810,000 t/yr polymer-producing plant reached its full capacity utilization in
February using LNG from alternative sources. Gail was referring to sources
other than Russia after imports from Gazprom fell sharply. Read More