Question

In which place is India’s first LNG terminal located?
1. Gujarat
2. West bengal
3. Odisha
4. Kerala

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Gujarat

The correct answer is Gujarat.

• Petronet LNG Limited had set up India's first LNG receiving and regasification terminal in Dahej, Gujarat.
  • The Dahej terminal has a nominal capacity of 17.5 million tonnes per year (equivalent to 70 million cubic meters per day of natural gas at standard conditions).
  • The terminal has 6 LNG storage tanks and other vaporization facilities.
  • The terminal is meeting around 40% of the total gas demand of the country.
  • The terminal is also offering tolling services to Offtakers & Bulk customers.
  • To cater to the small customers who are not having gas pipeline connectivity, Dahej is supplying LNG to such customers which are transported through cryogenic trucks.
• Petronet LNG Ltd is an Indian oil and gas company formed by the government of India to import liquefied natural gas.