LPG imports set for record, port delays seen

22 Jul 2022 / India

Indian’s imports of LPG in July are set to reach 1.94MT, the highest since 2014 and up 39.42% from June.

However, steady inflows are reported to have lengthened waiting times for Very Large Gas Carriers to discharge at the country’s terminals.

Maintenance at the Haldia Oil Jetty 1 since 1 July 1 compounded discharge delays as imports increased and stockpiles rose. HOJ-1 is due to reopen around mid-August. Delays are also caused by monsoons and ullage issues on the Indian west coast.

Waiting time at the Deendayal port in Kandla averaged 8-9 days. Pipavav, Dahej, Mumbai, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Vizag and Ennore had waiting times averaging 6-7 days. Waiting times at three Mangalore terminals averaged between 2-5 days, though no delays were reported at Mundra, Porbandar, Sikka and Tuticorin.

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