Archive · 5 Dec 2025
LNG Faces Competition in India's Energy Mix
India is looking at different types of energy to power its country.
One of these is LNG, which is a type of natural gas.
Experts say that LNG will have to compete with other energy sources like coal, solar power, and batteries.
There is enough LNG available from places like the USA and Qatar.
The Indian government wants to make sure that the country has a mix of different energy sources to meet its needs.
This mix includes energy from within India, like coal, and also from other countries.
The goal is to have reliable and affordable energy for everyone in India.
LNG must compete with coal, solar, and batteries in India's energy mix.
The 'VISION 2040 - NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE IN INDIA' report was submitted to the PNGRB.
Ample global LNG supply is available from the USA and Qatar.
India aims to diversify its energy sources and suppliers for reliable and affordable energy.
Experts suggest that LNG will be the fourth option after coal, piped gas, and renewables.
- Who
- Indian government, industry experts, Arjun Murti (Partner at Veriten)
- What
- LNG's role in India's energy mix and its competition with other energy sources
- When
- December 2, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To meet growing energy demand and ensure reliable and affordable energy supply
- Report Submitted
- VISION 2040 - NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE IN INDIA
- Submitted To
- Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)
- LNG Supply
- Ample global supply from USA and Qatar
- Competition
- LNG competes with coal, solar, and batteries
- Energy Demand Growth
- Significant growth expected from emerging economies including India
- Energy Strategy
- Diversification of energy sources and suppliers
- Published Date
- December 2, 2025