Natural Gas Resources in India

Gujarat has the largest reserves of natural gas in India, accounting for about 40% of the country's total reserves.

Surat in Gujarat is known as the 'Gas Capital of India' due to its significant natural gas reserves and production.

Bombay High is the largest natural gas field in India, located offshore in the Arabian Sea.

ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) is the largest producer of natural gas in India, accounting for over 60% of the country's total production.

Natural gas contributes approximately 5% to India's total energy consumption.

Maharashtra has the highest consumption of natural gas in India, primarily due to its large industrial and urban centers.

Natural gas is primarily used for power generation in India, accounting for over 60% of its total consumption.

Mumbai is the largest consumer of natural gas in India, driven by its large industrial and commercial sectors.

The government aims to increase the share of natural gas in India's energy mix to 15% by 2030.

Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh is known for its underground storage facility for natural gas, which is the largest in India.

The GAIL Pipeline is the longest natural gas pipeline in India, transporting gas from the Krishna-Godavari Basin to Gujarat.

Gujarat has the highest number of natural gas-based power plants in India, due to its abundant natural gas reserves.

Natural gas contributes approximately 15% to India's total electricity generation.

Kochi in Kerala is known for its LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) terminal, which is the largest in India.

The government's plan to increase natural gas production in India includes exploration of new fields, implementation of enhanced recovery techniques, and import of LNG.