Key facts
- India has reinstated LPG supplies to industrial and commercial users.
- LPG supplies have returned to pre-war levels in India.
- Increased LPG imports, particularly from the US, are driving the supply restoration in India.
- India reversed a mandate that prioritized LPG output.
- Propane and butane will be redirected to petrochemical feedstock in India.
- Inpex and Tokyo Gas will supply carbon-neutral city gas in Japan.
- Inpex will use domestically produced e-methane.
- Tokyo Gas plans to use imported biomethane.
- The initiative aims to decarbonize the gas sector in Japan.
India has reinstated Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supplies to industrial and commercial users, returning them to pre-war levels. This decision follows a significant increase in LPG imports, with a notable portion originating from the United States. The government has also reversed a previous mandate that prioritized LPG output for domestic consumption. This reversal allows for the redirection of propane and butane, which will now be utilized as feedstock for the petrochemical industry.
In a separate development within the energy sector, Japanese gas suppliers Inpex and Tokyo Gas are preparing to deliver carbon-neutral city gas to consumers. This initiative aims to contribute to the decarbonization of Japan's gas sector. Inpex plans to use e-methane produced domestically for this purpose. Tokyo Gas, on the other hand, will rely on imported biomethane. Both companies are taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint associated with city gas production and distribution.