Petronet LNG: Some interesting updates – 14 Jun 2021

Some updates on Petronet LNG

New domestic gas can impact spot and short-term LNG volumes but eventually gas demand will be much higher (70-90mmtpa in CY30 vs. 46mmtpa now). Meanwhile, the company says that the gas ceiling is expected to go up to USD5-6/mmbtu in the next revision for offshore gas.

One of Kochi's primary customer, FACT, is cannot operate at a rate higher than $ 8/mmbtu whereas spot is at $10/mmbtu

The use or pay was invoked on tolling customers, where 2 out of 3 have not paid but as per contracts are liable. Discussions are on, and will be resolved shortly, maybe by this quarter.

81,200 kms radius of virtual pipeline can be set and economics is favorable. LNG is 25-40% cheaper than diesel. Initially, payback will be longer (less than 5 years in steady state) and offtake low but market will develop. 50 stations are inaugurated. PLNG targets 3.5mmtpa volumes by CY30.