The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from the US state of Texas will reach India within a week to provide a thrust to the country’s move towards a gas economy, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Briefing reporters following a meeting here with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who is in India on an eight-day visit, Pradhan said: “The first consignment of natural gas from Texas, of a 9-million tonne LNG long-term contract, will reach Dabhol in Maharashtra in early April.” <\/p>\n
To a query on India entering into more such long-term contracts for import of the clean fuel, Pradhan said this would depend on the increase in the country’s off-take capacity.<\/p>\n
“After all, 9 million tonnes is not a small amount. We are adding to our infrastructure in terms of pipelines, regasification capacity, LNG terminals…,” he said.<\/p>\n
Texas — the American oil and gas industry hub — has also sent its first oil shipment to India that is due to arrive soon, Abbot said.<\/p>\n
“Texas has more LNG export facilities now and we will also be adding to our oil export facilities,” he said.<\/p>\n
“Texas is a willing partner to provide oil and gas to satisfy the energy needs of India, which is the most prolific economy in the world,” Abbot added.<\/p>\n
Lauding the contribution of the growing Indian-origin population of Texas to its economy and culture, Abbot said he is the first Governor of the state to have started Diwali celebrations at his official residence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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