Reliance Industries ramps up LPG output at Jamnagar, to divert KG-D6 gas to priority sectors

Reliance Industries on Tuesday said it is stepping up liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production at its Jamnagar Refinery Complex and diverting natural gas from the KG-D6 Basin to priority sectors in line with government guidelines issued amid disruptions in global energy supplies.

In a statement, the company said its teams are working round the clock to optimise refinery operations at Jamnagar, the world’s largest integrated refining hub, to enhance LPG output.

The move comes after the government prioritised supply of natural gas to household piped gas connections, CNG used in automobiles and LPG production following disruption in liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

“Reliance Industries is taking proactive steps and in line with the Government guidelines, to maximise LPG production from our refining and petrochemicals complexes at Jamnagar,” the company said.

It said that natural gas produced from the KG-D6 basin will be diverted to support supply to priority sectors in line with national energy priorities and government guidelines.

“We will continue to work closely with the Government of India and remain fully compliant with all national guidelines and allocation priorities, ensuring that energy supplies reach the sectors and communities that need them the most,” RIL said.

The government earlier issued the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 under the Essential Commodities Act to regulate production, allocation and distribution of natural gas, including LNG and regasified LNG, after shipments were disrupted through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said suppliers have invoked force majeure on LNG shipments due to the conflict, necessitating diversion of gas supplies to priority sectors.

Under the order, supply to domestic piped natural gas (PNG), compressed natural gas (CNG) for transport, LPG production and essential pipeline operations will receive top priority and will be maintained at 100% of their average gas consumption over the past six months.

Fertiliser plants have been placed in the second priority category and will receive 70% of their past six-month average gas consumption, subject to availability.

Industrial consumers connected to the national gas grid will receive 80% of their average consumption, while city gas distribution companies have been directed to maintain 80% supply for industrial and commercial consumers connected to their networks.

The government has also ordered curtailment of gas supplies to certain sectors, including petrochemical facilities and power plants.

Oil refining companies have also been asked to absorb part of the LNG supply disruption by reducing gas allocation to refineries to about 65% of their past six-month consumption.

Reliance said it will continue to work closely with the Government of India and remain compliant with all national guidelines and allocation priorities to ensure energy supplies reach the sectors and communities that need them the most.