Amid rising tensions in West Asia and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, Indian-flagged tankers carrying LPG and crude oil are safely reaching Gujarat ports, ensuring energy supply stability. Tankers like Shivalik, Nanda Devi, and Jag Laadki are delivering critical fuel cargo.
LPG, Crude Oil Tankers Arrive Safely in India Despite Rising Gulf Conflict
New Delhi: Despite the ongoing tensions in West Asia and growing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, there is some relief for India. Indian-flagged tankers carrying LPG and crude oil are safely arriving at ports in Gujarat. This has provided immediate relief to the country's energy supply and reduced the possibility of any major disruption to the supply chain.
The 'Shivalik' tanker, carrying approximately 46,000 tons of LPG from Qatar's Ras Laffan Port, arrived in Mundra Port on Monday after a nine-day journey. The 'Nanda Devi' tanker, carrying the same amount of LPG, is scheduled to arrive in Kandla Port on Tuesday morning. Both ships are owned by the Shipping Corporation of India and are safely on their way to their destination.
The 'Jag Laadki' tanker, which departed from Fujairah Port in the UAE on Saturday, is expected to arrive at Mundra Port by Tuesday afternoon. It is carrying approximately 81,000 tons of Murban crude oil. Notably, the ship departed on the same day as the attack on the Fujairah oil terminal. Despite this, the ship's safe arrival in India is considered crucial.
According to sources, 20,000 tons of the 46,000 tons of LPG from 'Shivalik' will be unloaded in Mundra, while the remaining 26,000 tons will be sent to New Mangalore Port. The LPG from 'Nanda Devi' will be transferred to smaller vessels at sea in the Vadinar area near Kandla for supply to various parts of the country.
Officials stated that modern storage facilities are available at Mundra Port. From here, gas is sent via pipeline to GAIL via Mithi Rohar in Gandhidham and then distributed across the country through the national gas grid. This ensures a fast and systematic supply process.
The government has directed major ports to closely monitor ship movements and expedite cargo operations. As part of this initiative, subsidies are being provided on anchorage, berth hire, and storage charges. Temporary transshipment facilities have also been made available at Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
In light of the demand for LPG, HPCL Mittal Energy (Bathinda) and Reliance Refinery (Jamnagar) have requested additional rail rakes to ensure faster delivery of gas across the country. The government and companies are working together to ensure uninterrupted energy supply.
