IGU World LNG Report 2026: India 4th in Regasification
Why in the news
The International Gas Union’s yearly LNG report moved India up to fourth place for regasification, pushing Spain down.
| Indicator (2025) | India |
|---|---|
| Capacity to turn LNG back into gas | 52.5 mtpa |
| World position | 4th, ahead of Spain |
| Working terminals | 8 |
| Capacity commissioned in the year | 7.1 mtpa |
| Slice of worldwide additions | 11.3% |
About the report and LNG
- Annual IGU publication covering LNG production, trade, imports, exports and regasification infrastructure.
- LNG is natural gas cooled to -162°C so that it liquefies for easy storage and transport; it is roughly 95% methane.
Exam angle
- Issuer: International Gas Union.
- Country overtaken: Spain.