India has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest LNG regasification market after adding 52.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of regasification capacity in 2025. The expansion supports India’s clean energy transition and growing demand for natural gas across key sectors.

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• India added 52.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG regasification capacity in 2025.
• The new capacity was added across eight LNG regasification terminals.
• India has become the world’s fourth-largest LNG regasification market.
• India surpassed Spain in total LNG regasification capacity.
• The expansion supports India’s transition towards cleaner energy sources.
• The government aims to increase the share of natural gas in India’s energy mix.
• Growing demand from the fertiliser sector has boosted LNG consumption.
• The City Gas Distribution (CGD) network is driving higher natural gas demand.
• Power utilities are also increasing the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
• LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) is natural gas cooled to around –162°C for efficient storage and transportation.
• Regasification converts LNG back into its gaseous form before distribution.
• The Dahej LNG Terminal is ranked as the sixth-largest LNG terminal in the world.
• Expanding LNG infrastructure improves India’s energy security.
• Greater LNG capacity supports cleaner industrial fuel use and reduces dependence on more polluting fuels.
• The expansion aligns with India’s long-term goals of sustainable growth, energy diversification and lower carbon emissions.