Archive · 24 Jul 2025
India's Natural Gas Consumption to Surge by 2030, Says Official
Imagine India using a lot more natural gas to power things, like factories and cars.
Right now, they use some, but they plan to use much more by 2030 – almost 60% more!
This helps India move away from dirty fuels like coal and towards cleaner energy because natural gas produces fewer pollutants.
They're aiming for gas to be a bigger part of the country's energy mix, about 15% by 2030.
Some experts suggest India could use strategies similar to China, who are heavily using LNG for transportation.
India's natural gas consumption is projected to exceed 103 bcm annually by 2030.
The increase represents a nearly 60% rise from current levels.
Accelerated policy support could raise demand to 120 bcm per year by 2030.
Gas is seen as a bridge fuel in India's transition to net-zero emissions by 2070.
India aims to increase the share of gas in its primary energy mix to 15% by 2030.
- Who
- A top government official and industry leaders
- What
- India's natural gas consumption is expected to rise significantly by 2030.
- When
- By 2030
- Where
- India
- Why
- To transition towards cleaner energy and meet net-zero emissions goals.
Industry Perspectives
Government Vision
LNG Transportation Strategy
Industry Perspectives
Focusing on conventional demand segment might not be enough
Government Vision
Actively encourage entrepreneurship focused on non-conventional uses of natural gas
- Projected Consumption by 2030
- 103 bcm annually (minimum)
- Projected Growth
- Nearly 60%
- Target Share of Gas in Energy Mix (2030)
- 15%
- Net-Zero Emissions Target
- 2070
- Additional demand with policy support
- 120 bcm by 2030