Middle East War Signals Potential Impact on India’s Energy Supply
Middle East War Signals Potential Impact on India’s Energy Supply
Kathmandu — The ongoing war in the Middle East has begun to show signs of directly affecting India’s energy supply. Petronet LNG, India’s largest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), has warned that some operations could be disrupted, raising concerns about tighter gas supply in the world’s most populous nation.
According to a notice issued by the company to the stock exchange late Tuesday night, vessels may not be able to safely reach QatarEnergy’s loading port at Ras Laffan through the Strait of Hormuz. QatarEnergy, a key supplier for the Indian market, has already announced a temporary halt in LNG production earlier this week.
In response to the situation, Petronet LNG said it has sent a “force majeure” notice to QatarEnergy regarding three of its tankers—Disha, Rahi, and Aseem. The company also confirmed that it has received a similar notice from QatarEnergy. Additionally, Petronet LNG has informed its domestic clients, including GAIL (India), Indian Oil Corporation, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation, about the potential disruption.
The company stated that it is currently unable to estimate the exact scale of the possible impact. However, local media reports indicate that some domestic gas suppliers have already warned industrial customers about possible minor cuts in supply.
