Petronet Plans Mini LNG Terminal in Andaman Islands

India’s state-owned Petronet LNG is planning to set up a mini-liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The mini-LNG terminal would be Petronet LNG’s first venture outside mainland India, Business Standard newspaper reported.

“We are still in the initial stages of talks with the Andaman and Nicobar administration. Also, the feasibility study is yet to take place. Initially, the capacity is expected to be slightly more than 0.5 million tonnes (mt) and this would primarily take care of domestic use within the islands. The mini-terminal would be connected to our upcoming terminals in Kochi and Gangavaram; the gas would be transported using small barges,” said Rajender Singh, director (technical), Petronet LNG, Business Standard reported.

The company is expected to commission its Kochi terminal in July.