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On the energy security front, two very big and historic good news have emerged simultaneously from the global platform for India, which has changed the entire picture of the country’s industrial and domestic gas sector. Amidst the long-running geopolitical tension in the Middle East, with the complete opening of the strategically most important sea route ‘Strait of Hormuz’, arrangements have been made for uninterrupted supply of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to India. India has signed new and long-term agreements with the world’s largest gas producing powers like Oman and Qatar, after which a record inflow of gas from large ships is about to begin at Indian ports.
Why opening of the Strait of Hormuz is a game changer for India
The Strait of Hormuz is considered the lifeline of the world for global trade and especially the supply of crude oil and natural gas. For some time now, due to security threats on this route, India’s gas import cost had increased significantly and there was a fear of supply chain disruption. Now, with the safe and full operation of this sea route, Indian energy companies like GAIL, Petronet LNG and Indian Oil have got a big relief. Through this route, LNG from Gulf countries will be able to reach Indian shores directly in very less time and minimum logistics cost.
Inside story of the new historic gas agreement with Oman and Qatar
The second strongest aspect of this double good news is the excellent diplomacy of the Government of India. India has finalized new deals with top energy companies of Qatar and Oman to import several million tonnes per annum of LNG. These agreements will meet India’s growing energy needs for the next several decades. After this concrete arrangement, the increasing demand for power generation, fertilizer plants, steel industry and most importantly domestic PNG and CNG for vehicles within the country will be met without any hindrance.
A wave of happiness ran in industries and local markets across the country.
There is an atmosphere of joy in the country’s financial capital Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Dahej and Hazira Ports of Gujarat, and big industrial centers like Lucknow and Kanpur of Uttar Pradesh due to the news of this historic agreement and huge inflow of gas. Market experts say that the abundant availability of gas will not only strengthen the manufacturing sector, but the general public may also see greater stability in the prices of CNG and LPG in the coming days. This strategic victory of India has made it clear that despite the global turmoil, the country is completely self-reliant in securing its energy supply chain.