Indian Oil commences first-ever export of LNG to Nepal : Hardeep Puri

NEW DELHI : Refiner Indian Oil has commenced India’s first-ever export of liquified natural gas (LNG) to Nepal, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri informed on recently. This is the initial consignment of a five-year deal between Indian Oil and Nepal’s Yogya Holding to deliver 1,000 metric tons of LNG during the agreed period. The agreement was signed during the India Energy Week in February this year.

“India’s unprecedented journey towards achieving energy security spreads happiness in our neighbourhood. In a milestone operation that reflects India’s unwavering commitment to advancing regional energy security, sustainability, and cross-border collaboration, our energy Maharatna
Indian Oil has commenced India’s first-ever export of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Nepal, marking a significant step in driving cleaner energy and deepening regional partnerships”, Shri Puri tweeted.

The inaugural consignment from Indian Oil’s Dhamra LNG Terminal activates the landmark agreement signed with Yogya Holdings Pvt. Ltd. (YHPL) during India Energy Week 2025.

Indian Oil, has established cryogenic storage and regasification facilities at Simara, Nepal, laying the foundation for the nation’s industrial LNG ecosystem and promoting cleaner fuel adoption.
Transported via cryogenic road tankers through the Raxaul border from IndianOil’s Dhamra LNG Terminal, the LNG reached YHPL’s facility on November 19, 2025.