India plots dramatic gas surge to 15% of energy mix in fossil fuel pivot by 2030
New Delhi has announced ambitious plans to increase natural gas’s contribution to India’s energy mix from current levels of approximately 6.5 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030, according to petroleum ministry officials. The target forms a cornerstone of India’s strategy to reduce coal dependence whilst maintaining energy security during the transition to renewable sources.
The government’s natural gas promotion strategy encompasses expanding pipeline infrastructure, encouraging industrial fuel switching, and developing city gas distribution networks across urban centres. Current gas infrastructure constraints have limited adoption despite price competitiveness compared to liquid fuels in transportation and industrial applications.
Petroleum ministry data indicates that achieving the 15...