India secures LPG, LNG supplies via alternative routes amid West Asia crisis

India has secured supplies of liquefied petroleum gas LPG and liquefied natural gas LNG through alternative import routes amid concerns over potential shortages caused by the escalating West Asia conflict government officials said on Wednesday reported news agency IANSOfficials stated that shipments sourced from alternative locations are expected to arrive in the country soon helping maintain stable fuel availability for households and industries despite disruptions in global energy supply chains reported IANSIndia diversifies energy import routesUnion Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the government has taken proactive steps to secure the countryrsquos energy requirements by diversifying import sources beyond West Asia reported IANSAccording to the minister India continues to receive energy supplies through multiple sources and shipping routes ensuring stability in domestic fuel availability despite geopolitical tensions in the region reported IANSHe said the government remains committed to safeguarding energy security and ensuring uninterrupted access to essential fuels for households and key sectors of the economyDomestic LPG production increased by 10 per centAlongside securing alternative imports Indian refiners have increased domestic production of LPG by around 10 per cent after the government directed oil companies to maximise cooking gas output reported IANSOfficials said the move is aimed at strengthening domestic supply and reducing dependence on imported LPG during the ongoing global energy uncertainty reported IANSMajor refining companies have stepped up efforts to optimise operations and boost LPG output in response to the governmentrsquos directiveReliance Jamnagar refinery boosts cooking gas outputReliance Industries said it is taking steps to maximise LPG production at its refining and petrochemical complexes in Jamnagar GujaratThe company operates the Jamnagar Refinery Complex considered the largest integrated oil refining hub in the worldldquoAt a time when global energy markets are experiencing volatility ensuring uninterrupted access to essential fuels for Indian households remains a national priorityrdquo the company said in a statementReliance said its operational teams are working continuously to optimise refinery processes and increase LPG production so that domestic supply remains stableKGD6 gas to support priority sectorsNatural gas produced from the KGD6 Basin will also be diverted to support priority sectors in line with the governmentrsquos energy allocation guidelinesThe gas will be used to support sectors such as household cooking gas supply compressed natural gas CNG for transport and piped natural gas PNG connectionsOfficials said these sectors have been given priority to ensure that households and essential services remain unaffected by global supply disruptionsDomestic gas supply remains stable MinisterPuri assured citizens that domestic gas supplies remain stable despite the ongoing crisis in West Asia reported IANSHe said the government has ensured that consumers continue to receive full supplies of CNG and PNG while industries are still receiving about 70 to 80 per cent of their gas requirementsThe minister emphasised that maintaining affordable and uninterrupted energy supply remains a key priority for the governmentAccording to officials India is closely monitoring global energy markets and has activated contingency measures to secure fuel supplies and maintain stability in the domestic energy sector amid the continuing geopolitical tensionsWith inputs from IANS