Project News Detail
| Project No : | 205561 |
|---|---|
| Project Title : | IOCL to supply LNG for Andaman & Nicobar’s first gas-based power plant |
| Company Name : | Indian Oil Corporation Limited |
| Project Detail : | Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) will supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Andaman & Nicobar Islands' first gas-based power plant, to be developed by NTPC, the country's largest power producer. The project marks a key shift from diesel-based to cleaner energy in the island territory. “Indian Oil is working with stakeholders to develop LNG infrastructure for NTPC’s proposed power plants in South Andaman and Great Nicobar. With established presence in the region, IOCL is well positioned to support this initiative,” a company official said. The 50 MW plant, for which Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone in December 2018, is expected to be commissioned by 2027–28, pending land acquisition currently underway. “The new gas-based power plant will replace diesel use for power generation in the main island, supporting cleaner energy goals… IOCL will continue fulfilling HSD (high speed diesel) requirements across the islands during this transition,” the company stated. IOCL has also assured that it has adequate LNG supply through long-term international agreements to support the initiative. |
| Project Location : | Not Classified - Andaman And Nicobar - India |
| Project Estimation : | Refer Document |
| Status : | Announced |