GAIL successfully discharges first LNG vessel at Dabhol during monsoon after breakwater project completion
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 6, 2025, 12:18 IST
GAIL (India) Limited has successfully berthed and discharged its first LNG vessel, GAIL Bhuwan , at the Dabhol LNG Terminal during the monsoon season, marking a major operational milestone. This achievement follows the completion and commissioning of the terminal's landmark breakwater project, which now enables year-round operations, including during the challenging Southwest monsoon period.
The LNG vessel was received on June 2, 2025, by GAIL's Chairman & Managing Director Shri Sandeep Kumar Gupta and Director (Marketing) Shri Sanjay Kumar. With statutory approvals in place, the terminal has officially been designated an all-weather port—boosting LNG logistics reliability along India's West Coast.
Strategically located on the Maharashtra coastline, the Dabhol LNG Terminal has a regasification capacity of 5.0 MMTPA. It plays a critical role in India's energy network via the Dabhol-Bangalore and Dabhol-Panvel pipeline systems. The island-type breakwater structure represents a significant marine engineering feat and is expected to improve both vessel accessibility and terminal capacity utilization.
Looking ahead, GAIL plans to expand the terminal's capacity to 6.3 MMTPA in the next three years. Post-expansion, the terminal could handle up to 100 LNG cargoes annually, further strengthening India's energy security.
Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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