India · Regulatory
LNG in India
JurisdictionIndia
ProductLNG
Private tradeRESTRICTED
Restricted — government / monopoly route
GAIL, Petronet LNG dominate. Private terminals emerging.
Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import LNG into India?
- No. GAIL, Petronet LNG dominate. Private terminals emerging.
- What license is typically required?
- GAIL, Petronet LNG dominate. Private terminals emerging.
- Does OilFlow screen LNG counterparties against India rules?
- Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private LNG deal into India is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.
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