The LNG will be received at recently commissioned Chhara LNG Terminal of HPCL LNG Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HPCL, to meet captive demand of HPCL and also for marketing to other downstream customers. Presently, Chhara LNG Terminal has regasification capacity of 5 MMTPA with gross storage capacity of LNG 400,000 Cu.M. in two equal sized LNG tanks.

This agreement between HPCL and ADNOC Trading underscores the deepening economic ties between India and the UAE, emphasizing the role of LNG in supporting India’s energy transition. The partnership positions ADNOC Trading as a key supplier for HPCL, enabling the Indian energy major to diversify its supply portfolio and secure long-term energy solutions.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) was formed on July 15, 1974. HPCL is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) and a S&P Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company with a ranking of 26. HPCL has a strong presence in Refining & Marketing of petroleum products in the country and has a vast marketing network consisting of 12 Zonal offices, 68 Regional Offices facilitated by a very strong Supply & Distribution with customer touch points constituting of 21431 Retail Outlets, 6312 LPG distributorships and 435 Lube distributors as of Sept’23. The company is dedicated to harnessing digital technologies across its operations & customer experience fostering innovation, operational excellence, and new business models to deliver happiness.

https://www.euro-petrole.com/hpcl-and-adnoc-trading-signs-their-1st-lng-trading-supply-agreement-n-i-28383

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Anand Mimani, CEO of GreenLine Mobility, stated that the fleet expansion, backed by Shriram Finance, marked a significant step in transforming India’s logistics landscape with sustainable and high-performance solutions. He noted that the trucks, manufactured by Blue Energy Motors (BEM), would play a vital role in decarbonising the logistics sector and advancing the company’s vision of a greener future.

https://www.constructionworld.in/energy-infrastructure/power-and-renewable-energy/greenline-launches-new-fleet-of-lng-powered-trucks/73464

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GreenLine’s expanding fleet, already comprising more than 650 LNG trucks, has clocked over 40 million kilometres and reduced over 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. This momentum signals a steady shift in an industry that contributes roughly 15% of India’s total greenhouse gas emissions — predominantly from over 4 million heavy-duty diesel trucks operating on the country’s highways. “Our fleet expansion is not just about numbers, it’s about impact,” said Anand Mimani, Chief Executive Officer at GreenLine. “These LNG trucks are an integral part of our mission to build a modern, clean, and resilient logistics network. With the backing of Shriram Finance, we’re accelerating India’s green logistics journey in a commercially viable way.”

Shriram Finance’s participation marks its first major investment in LNG logistics, underlining the evolving definition of green finance in the Indian NBFC space. “Our involvement in this partnership reflects our belief in scalable, clean infrastructure,” said GM Jilani, Joint Managing Director, Shriram Finance. “We are proud to support a project that combines environmental integrity with economic viability.” The trucks are manufactured by Blue Energy Motors (BEM), a pioneering player in LNG truck production. These vehicles offer significantly lower emissions, reduced fuel costs and operational noise, all without compromising on performance — factors that are increasingly critical as companies across sectors seek to lower their environmental footprint.

The partnership also strengthens the emerging ecosystem for clean transport in India, where financing challenges often stall transitions to green mobility. By embedding financial inclusivity into the heart of its business model, GreenLine ensures that businesses of all sizes can access next-generation logistics services without being priced out of sustainability goals. With India rapidly urbanising and freight volumes surging, the transport sector’s decarbonisation is no longer an environmental luxury — it is an economic necessity. The GreenLine-Shriram Finance collaboration is more than a business alliance; it’s a systemic response to an unsustainable legacy. It also reflects a growing alignment between financial institutions, industrial operators, and policymakers to futureproof Indian cities through zero-carbon and equitable mobility solutions.

As GreenLine trucks roll out from Pune, the initiative sets a precedent for how innovation, capital, and climate commitment can converge to reshape one of the country’s most emission-intensive sectors.

https://urbanacres.in/green-trucks-roll-out-in-pune-to-cut-emissions/

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Pricing the fuel to the Henry Hub index doesn’t necessarily mean that the fuel will come from the US, rather it is a move to hedge risk.

India’s consumers — from power plants to petrochemical facilities — are highly price-sensitive as gas competes head-to-head with cheaper and dirtier alternatives. Companies that relied on the spot market or oil-linked contracts have periodically been forced to cut back purchases due to price spikes.

US gas futures have also been relatively less volatile and more liquid than the Asian spot benchmark, the Japan-Korea Marker.

“The last ten year average shows that there have been periods during winter months JKM benchmark surged beyond imagination, while Henry Hub prices saw proportionally smaller growth,” Bharat Petroelum Corp Ltd’s Director Finance V.R.K. Gupta said.

BPCL in February signed a deal with ADNOC Trading for 2.5 million tons of LNG for five years. The Mumbai-based refiner will evaluate the performance of the deal and may sign more such contracts, Gupta said.

Indian Oil Corp. last week signed a deal with Trafigura for 2.5 million tons, or 27 cargoes, spread over five years, with supplies starting the middle of this year.

The recent deals have been signed at a 115% link to Henry Hub plus $5 to $6 per million British thermal units. The supply is for delivery directly to India and includes the cost of shipping.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-07/indian-lng-buyers-embrace-us-benchmark-to-balance-volatility

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 “In a positive development for BPCL, US Export-Import Bank, which made the largest project financing commitment of $4.7 billion approved the decision to continue its participation in the Mozambique project. This action is intended to facilitate full restart and force majeure resolution not later than by July 2025,” the company said. The project is expected to be completed by July 2028.

The project was halted back in March 2021, when the operator of the project, France-based TotalEnergies SE, declared force majeure following attacks by Islamic State terrorists. Three Indian oil companies – ONGC Videsh, BPCL, and Oil India together hold a total of 30% stake in the project. BPRL Ventures Mozambique BV, a subsidiary of BPCL holds 10% stake.

Additionally, the company which has recently announced setting up of a greenfield refinery cum petrochemical complex in Andhra Pradesh is working on a detailed feasibility report for the project and expects the Final Investment Decision to be completed by the end of December 2025. The refinery will be completed in 48 months after the FID is taken, the company said. The proposed refinery is expected to have capacity between 9 million tonnes to 12 million tonnes.

For the current financial year 2025-26, the company has laid out a capex plan of Rs 20,000 crore of which Rs 17,200 crore will be in the form of direct investment whereas the remaining would be as equity investment through its joint ventures.

For 2026-27, the company has earmarked Rs 25,000 crore as capex followed by Rs 30,000 crore in 2027-28. “All these major capex investments will go for City Gas Distribution business, petrochemicals and expansion in Mozambique and Brazil,” the company said.

Speaking on the availability of Russian crude which comes at $3 per barrel discount compared to dated Brent, the company said that the competition for the discounted crude oil has increased with countries including Syria and Turkey buying more Russian oil.

The share of Russian oil in BPCL’s imports reduced to 24% in the last quarter of FY25, down from 34% in Q3FY25. However, the company expects improvement in supplies of Russian crude in the current quarter at 30-32%.

“In Q4FY25, we could not meet our full cargo requirements of Russian crude due to the new sanctions. This number has increased in Q1FY26,” said the company.

The company reported a fall of 8% in its consolidated net profit for the last quarter of the financial year 2024-25 at Rs 4,391.83 crore from Rs 4,789.57 crore in the same period the previous fiscal due to weak refining margins. The decline in profit can be attributed to weaker gross refining margins and under recoveries made on the sale of LPG (liquified petroleum gas). On a sequential basis, however, the net profit increased by 15.4% from Rs 3,805.94 crore in Q3FY25.

https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-bpcl-to-re-start-mozambique-lng-project-by-july-3830527/

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With the tender having been reissued twice so far, the company has “taken all precautions” for the tender process to be successful this time, Sahney said at a briefing.

The state-owned oil marketing company has relaunched the tender — calling to create the plant at its Panipat Refinery and Petrochemicals complex on a build-own-operate-transfer basis — twice so far. IOCL plans to set up green hydrogen units at all of its refineries as part of a ₹2.4 trillion green transition plan to achieve net zero carbon emission status by 2046.

The company cancelled its initial tender back in February 2024 after it led to bidders approaching the Delhi High Court. Prospective bidders had alleged a conflict of interest on IOCL’s part in the last tender. This was owing to GH4India Pvt Ltd, IOCL’s joint venture with infrastructure and engineering major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and renewable energy company ReNew, also bidding for the tender. An industry body of green hydrogen producers, the Independent Green Hydrogen Producers Association, had also moved the Delhi High Court.

Subsequently, a reworked tender was cancelled in August after it reportedly received only two bids — GH4India and Noida-based Neometrix Engineering. According to the tender terms, the winning bidder was required to commence hydrogen gas delivery within 30 months of the project’s award. The project involved a 75 MW electrolyser capacity to generate 300 MW of clean energy, with an overall capital expenditure estimated at $400 million.

https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/indian-oil-corporation-to-award-green-hydrogen-tender-by-mid-may-125050101027_1.html

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1. Dunston, Director of the Coastal Peace and Development (CPD), said the meeting will involve several stakeholders and will focus on mobilising collective opposition to the project.

“We are uniting federations and associations from across the region to send a clear message that this project threatens our lives and livelihood,” he said.

The proposed hydrocarbon project stems from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas’s (MOPNG) 2023 Notice Inviting Offers under the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP).

The offer pertains to oil and gas exploration in three offshore blocks south of Cape Comorin, spanning nearly 27,154.80 square kilometres.

Environmental activists and local leaders warn that the project will have devastating consequences, particularly for the Wadge Bank, a biologically rich and ecologically sensitive marine zone located near Cape Comorin.

S.P. Udayakumar, coordinator of Pachai Tamizhagam, cautioned that any disturbance in the Wadge Bank would impact the marine biodiversity and irreversibly damage the traditional fishing economy.

“This is not just about fishers in Kanyakumari. The ecological damage will affect communities across Tamil Nadu and Kerala,” he said.

1. Berlin, district secretary of Neithal Makkal Iyakkam, echoed similar concerns, stating that the plan would turn the sea into a “marine desert.” He called for the immediate withdrawal of the project to protect the ocean ecosystem.

https://www.thehansindia.com/tamilnadu/fishermen-associations-meet-in-kanyakumari-today-to-oppose-hydrocarbon-project-970122

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Recent research is focused on leveraging BIEFs at the interface of different electronic environments to improve hydrogen production. Therefore, analysing and correlating parameters such as the work function, BIEF, and Gibbs free energy (a thermodynamic potential that can be used to calculate the maximum amount of work) is crucial for understanding the reaction mechanism. The difference in work functions between two materials is what drives the initial charge redistribution, which in turn sets up the built-in potential across the junction. BIEF directly affects the dynamics of proton adsorption/desorption, which was evaluated by Gibbs free energy of adsorption.

Scientists of Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, grew CuWO4 (Copper tungsten oxide) nano-particles precursor over Cu (OH)2 (Copper hydroxide) and fabricated CuWO4-CuO hetero-structure and studied its physical and electrochemical properties. They examined the Gibbs free energy profile for proton adsorption of different regiones and found that near the depletion region and along the interface, the proton adsorption energy shows contrasting behaviour as compared with bulk area. This induces a gradient in Gibbs free energy across and near the depletion region, thereby promoting an improved hydrogen adsorption and desorption.

Interestingly, Scientists from INST, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), demonstrated that the interplay between the built-in electric field (BIEF) and Gibbs free energy in the proposed catalyst gives rise to a favourable regime, where hydrogen bonding to the catalyst is optimized, facilitating efficient hydrogen evolution. They also found that along the heterojunction interface, the ∆G indicates high adsorption affinity of protons toward the CuO phase and significant desorption at the CuWO4 phase. The CuO-CuWO₄ catalyst unveils an excellent example of ‘negative cooperativity,’ in which the binding of one molecule decreases the affinity of other binding sites for additional molecules. With more and more proton coverage, the affinity of the catalyst’s surface towards the proton adsorption decreases, and promotes alkaline Hydrogen Evolution Reaction by enhancing desorption.

This research published in Adv. Energy Mater. 2025 helped understand the typical proton adsorption behaviour at the surface of the catalyst, which can help others to design and construct similar electrocatalyst which can give robust activity to produce green hydrogen. Improving in electrocatalytic hydrogen production can lead to sustainable environment with advance green technologies.

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2124882

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The most recent extension of the present EV policy, which was first implemented in 2020, is for three months after April 15, 2025. Moreover, the policy also provides various incentives.

The current EV policy, originally introduced in 2020, has received multiple extensions, the latest one for three months after April 15, 2025. 

https://evindia.online/news/delhi-ev-policy-to-generate-at-least-20000-jobs

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Woodside chief executive Meg O’Neill commented, “Woodside has a long history of successful collaboration with bp. By drawing upon bp’s experience with MiQ certificates, we can access verifiably low methane intensity molecules for the Louisiana LNG project. This supports Woodside’s goals as a member in the UN Environment Program’s OGMP [Oil and Gas Methane Partnership] 2.0 initiative”.

A day prior Woodside announced a positive final investment decision (FID) on the project, which it acquired as Driftwood LNG as part of its $1.2 billion takeover of Tellurian Inc. last year.

 “The forecast total capital expenditure for the LNG project, pipeline and management reserve is US$17.5 billion (100 percent)”, the Australian oil and gas explorer and producer said. New York City-based Stonepeak Partners LP will provide a staggered contribution of $5.7 billion in exchange for a 40 percent stake, under an agreement announced earlier this month.

Louisiana LNG has an Energy Department permit to export a cumulative 1.42 trillion cubic feet a year of natural gas equivalent, or 27.6 million metric tons per annum (MMtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) according to Woodside, to both FTA and non-FTA countries.

The FID announced Tuesday is for phase 1, which will build 3 liquefaction trains with a collective capacity of 16.5 MMtpa,

Louisiana has already been under construction by Reston, Virginia-based Bechtel Corp.

 “Development of Louisiana LNG will position Woodside as a global LNG powerhouse, enabling the company to deliver approximately 24 Mtpa [million metric tons per annum] from its global LNG portfolio in the 2030s, and operating over 5 percent of global LNG supply”, Woodside said. “The development has expansion capacity for two additional LNG trains and is fully permitted for a total capacity of 27.6 Mtpa.

“Louisiana LNG represents a compelling investment that will deliver significant cash flow and create long-term value for Woodside shareholders. It exceeds Woodside’s capital allocation targets, delivering an internal rate of return above 13 percent and a payback period of seven years.

 “At full capacity, the foundation project is expected to generate approximately $2 billion of annual net operating cash in the 2030s. It will drive Woodside’s next chapter of value creation, giving the company’s global portfolio the potential to generate over $8 billion of annual net operating cash in the 2030s”.

Woodside said it would not revise its emission reduction plan to account for Louisiana LNG.

https://www.rigzone.com/news/bp_to_supply_woodsides_louisiana_lng-01-may-2025-180403-article/

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The Marsa LNG plant is fully electrified and combined with a 300 megawatt-peak (MWp) photovoltaic solar farm that will supply the equivalent of the plant’s annual energy needs. The plant is set to be one of the lowest carbon intensity LNG plants in the world, as much as 90% lower than the average carbon intensity of other global LNG plants, according to the release.

Marsa LNG LLC, a joint company owned 80 percent by TotalEnergies and 20% by OQEP, is constructing the plant.

Marsa LNG has signed a charter contract for a new LNG bunkering vessel, which is under construction and will be stationed in Sohar from 2028, where it will supply LNG to a wide range of vessels such as container ships, tankers, and large cruise ships.

“I’m very proud to see Marsa LNG breaking ground, alongside our long-standing partner OQEP, and with the strong support from the Sultanate’s authorities,” TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné said. “This flagship project demonstrates that LNG production can be very low carbon, contributing to making gas a long-term transition fuel. With an ambitious technical design, we intend to set the standard and pave the way for the next generation of low-emissions LNG plants across the world. We also offer an effective way to support the shipping sector’s energy transition, by providing lower-emissions marine fuel in a key location at the entrance of the Gulf”.

Oman Minister of Energy and Minerals Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi said, “The Ministry reiterates its steadfast commitment to supporting downstream energy projects as a vital pillar of economic integration across the industrial, trade, port, and logistics sectors. The Marsa LNG project, a strategic collaboration project between OQ Exploration & Production and TotalEnergies, embodies this commitment by developing advanced infrastructure for supplying vessels with LNG as an alternative clean fuel”.

“This project marks a significant step in advancing low-emission energy solutions, reinforcing Oman’s position as a reliable regional hub for clean maritime fuel. It aligns with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, particularly in sustainability and industrial innovation. Additionally, it underscores our dedication to providing responsible energy solutions for the global shipping sector while actively reducing its carbon footprint,” he added.

OQEP CEO Ahmed Al Azkawi said, “At OQEP, we are committed to driving innovation and sustainability in Oman’s energy landscape. The Marsa LNG project represents a solid step forward, harnessing cutting-edge technology and strategic collaboration to ensure a cleaner, and affordable energy future. As the first LNG bunkering hub in the Middle East, Marsa LNG will play a pivotal role in reducing emissions in the shipping industry while reinforcing Oman’s position as a key player in the global energy sector. We take immense pride in contributing to this transformative journey—one that sets new standards for low-carbon energy solutions”.

https://www.rigzone.com/news/totalenergies_oqep_begin_construction_of_marsa_lng_plant_in_oman-05-may-2025-180427-article/

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“We plan to reinforce and expand our LNG operations as demand is expected to grow through around 2040,” CEO Tomohide Miyata told a news conference.

Spending over the period includes 310 billion yen in low-carbon energy, 250 billion yen in decarbonised energy, and 180 billion yen in oil and chemicals, on top of 820 billion yen to maintain its core refinery operations.

Eneos may also tap up to 1 trillion yen in management reserves for strategic investments, including in LNG, Miyata added.

Like its global peers, Eneos is shifting its business portfolio to align with the energy transition.

“But the trend toward a carbon-neutral society is slowing, and the full-scale bifurcation of the energy transition, previously expected around 2030, may be delayed,” Miyata said, adding the company is in no rush to supply hydrogen and ammonia.

In the new plan, Eneos has removed its previous target of supplying up to 4 million metric tons of hydrogen by the fiscal 2040 year.

Instead, stable and affordable energy, including oil, has become more important amid rising energy security concerns, U.S. policy risks, and the growing cost of decarbonisation technologies, Miyata said.

Eneos already holds stake in LNG projects in Asia, but Miyata said U.S. projects, including Alaska LNG, could be considered if economically viable.

The refiner reported a 22% decline in net profit for the year ended March 31 and forecast a 18% drop for the current year.

It aims to raise its refinery run rate, excluding scheduled maintenance, to 90% by fiscal 2027, up from 78% in 2024.

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/japans-eneos-ramp-up-investment-lng-saf-while-slowing-hydrogen-2025-05-12/

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The state-of-the-art facility, managed by the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC), is equipped with pumps that can fuel eight vehicles at once and will operate around the clock. The development aims to ease congestion at existing stations and bolster the adoption of cleaner energy alternatives in the country.

The facility is capable of serving up to 1,200 vehicles each day. Deputy Minister for Energy noted that the new facility would alleviate pressure on older stations like the one at Ubungo Maziwa, which has seen long queues due to growing demand for natural gas.

In a symbolic move towards greener public transportation, the event also featured a natural gas-powered demonstration bus from Dar Rapid Transit (UDART). The bus represents a future shift in urban mobility, where public vehicles increasingly rely on cleaner fuel options.

TPDC Board Chairman, Ambassador Ombeni Sefue, emphasized the corporation’s broader mission to increase the availability of natural gas across Tanzania. He stated that the station would not only serve motorists but also deliver CNG to institutions such as schools, hotels, and factories using specially outfitted trucks. This, he added, would significantly reduce reliance on traditional petroleum fuels.

Kilumbe Ng’enda, Vice Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Minerals, praised the initiative, citing that switching to CNG could reduce fuel expenses by more than 40 percent compared to petrol or diesel. He also underscored the environmental benefits of expanding natural gas infrastructure in line with the country’s long-term sustainability goals.

The new CNG station is the largest of its kind in East Africa and the second-largest in Africa, signaling Tanzania’s growing leadership in clean energy development. The project aligns with the government’s broader vision of transitioning to a green economy through investment in affordable and environmentally responsible energy sources.

https://pumps-africa.com/tanzania-inaugurates-first-cng-station-in-dar/

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Five years after it was conceived, construction of the plant that is designed to position Oman as an LNG hub serving the entire Gulf region has begun. The plant is being implemented by Marsa LNG, a joint venture between TotalEnergies that controls an 80 percent stake and OQEP with a 20 percent shareholding.

Located at Sohar Port and Freezone, one of the fastest-growing ports in the world and a major global shipping corridor, the 1 million tonnes per year (Mt/y) liquefaction plant will offer LNG bunkering to vessels operating across the Middle East. The plant, which is expected to start operations in the first quarter of 2028, is being implemented while Sohar is recording growth in the number of vessels calling at the port, with over 3,000 calls in 2024.

Marsa has already signed a charter contract for a new bunkering vessel christened Monte Shams that is under construction and which will be stationed in Sohar from 2028. It will be able to supply LNG to a wide range of vessels including containerships, tankers, and cruise ships, among others. The vessel, which will have a capacity of 18,600 cbm.

The Marsa LNG project will be powered by upstream gas production of 150 million cubic feet per day sourced from the Mabrouk North-East field in onshore Block 10. Marsa holds a 33.19 percent interest in the field, securing a reliable feedstock supply for the LNG plant.

The plant is being touted as one of the lowest carbon-intensity LNG facilities in the world. It will be fully electrified and combined with a 300 MW solar farm that will supply its annual energy needs.

 “With an ambitious technical design, we intend to set the standard and pave the way for the next generation of low-emissions LNG plants across the world,” said Patrick Pouyanné, TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO. “We also offer an effective way to support the shipping sector’s energy transition, by providing lower-emissions marine fuel in a key location at the entrance of the Gulf.”

The Marsa facility is part of TotalEnergies’ ambitions to support LNG in the shipping energy transition. The company has actively invested in LNG bunkering infrastructure to support its shipping customers’ adoption of LNG and currently deploys three bunker vessels, the Gas Agility at the Port of Rotterdam, the Gas Vitality at the Port of Marseille-Fos, and the Brassavola at the Port of Singapore.

https://maritime-executive.com/article/totalenergies-breaks-ground-for-middle-east-s-first-lng-bunkering-terminal

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The RPGCL reissued the tender after cancelling the previous one as it had received higher-than-expected price proposals from the suppliers, said a senior RPGCL official. If this tender becomes successful, the country’s total buying of spot LNG cargoes in June will be three, which is half of May purchases, he said. Bangladesh purchased six spot LNG cargoes for May deliveries, which is the highest in a single month so far this year. The country projected less LNG demand in June when the temperature is expected to fall with monsoon rainfall, said the RPGCL official.

RPGCL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of state-run Petrobangla, looks into LNG trades in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh recently awarded two spot LNG cargo tenders to Vitol Asia Pte Ltd for May 30-31 and July 2-3 delivery windows at $11.44 per MMBtu and $11.57 per MMBtu respectively. In addition to spot LNG cargoes, Bangladesh has been importing LNG from its two existing long-term suppliers – QatarEnergy LNG (formerly Qatargas) and OQ Trading International – for regasification at its two operational floating, storage and re-gasification units (FSRUs).

https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade/tender-issued-again-to-buy-one-spot-lng-cargo

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