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Shell steps in to boost supplies of natural gas, fertilisers to India amid West Asia crisis
- IBJ Bureau
- Apr 13, 2026
Shell has ramped up natural gas supplies to India in the wake of disruptions triggered by the West Asia conflict. The oil and gas company is leveraging its global liquefied natural gas (LNG) portfolio to capture a larger share of spot and term demand, including key fertiliser sector tenders.
Industry sources reveal that Shell has emerged as a leading supplier in last month’s bulk LNG procurement by Indian fertiliser companies, securing a supply of 4 trillion British thermal units (tbu) of 6 trillion (tbu) tendered, as the government has moved to ensure availability of feedstock for production of urea.
With supplies from India’s largest LNG supplier in Qatar disrupted by the West Asia conflict, Shell’s India arm has stepped in, importing its largest-ever monthly LNG volumes in March.
Besides fertilisers, Shell India has also supplied gas to other industrial users and retailers. In March, it became India’s largest supplier of imported gas.
Shell’s ability to step up supplies is backed by its 5-mtpa LNG import terminal in Hazira in Gujarat and associated storage infrastructure, allowing it to source cargoes from multiple regions beyond West Asia to meet demand.
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