March 24, 2023 - BY Admin

India’s Gail inks ethane supply deal with Shell Energy

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