Industry Leaders Urge Coordinated Action to Boost Natural Gas in India's Energy Mix
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News18•29-01-2026, 11:45
Industry Leaders Urge Coordinated Action to Boost Natural Gas in India's Energy Mix
- •Industry leaders at India Energy Week 2026 emphasized natural gas's crucial role in India's energy transition, calling for collaboration across the value chain.
- •Experts highlighted that India's energy transition requires coordinated action among suppliers, infrastructure developers, distributors, policymakers, and technology providers.
- •LNG and domestic natural gas are seen as practical transition fuels supporting industrial growth, urban needs, and cleaner transport, complementing renewables.
- •India imported nearly 26 mtpa of LNG in 2025, with an additional 3.5-4 mtpa of long-term contracted volumes starting in 2026.
- •The government's target of increasing natural gas to 15% of India's primary energy mix by 2030 is a key driver, enabled by National Gas Grid and CGD network expansion.
Why It Matters: Coordinated efforts are essential to scale natural gas in India's energy mix for a balanced and resilient transition.
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