New Delhi: India’s gross natural gas production fell 2.4 per cent year-on-year to 2,900 million metric standard cubic metres (MMSCM) in November 2025, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports increased 3.7 per cent to 2,812 MMSCM, according to data released by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).
Natural gas available for sale during the month stood at 5,233 MMSCM, registering a 0.9 per cent increase compared with November 2024, aided by higher LNG imports despite lower domestic production. On a provisional basis, total gas availability for consumption was reported at 5,675 MMSCM, PPAC said.
The data showed that fertiliser sector remained the largest consumer of natural gas in November, accounting for 30 per cent of total consumption, followed by city gas distribution (CGD) at 24 per cent, power at 10 per cent, refineries at 9 per cent and petrochemicals at 6 per cent. Overall gas consumption during the month was estimated at around 195 million standard cubic metres per day (MMSCMD).
After accounting for internal consumption, flaring and losses, net domestic gas available for sale was about 84 per cent of gross production, the report said. Domestic output during the month was contributed by national oil companies as well as private and joint venture operators.
On a cumulative basis, total natural gas consumption during April–November 2025 declined 3.8 per cent year-on-year to 46,599 MMSCM, largely due to lower offtake from the power and refinery sectors, while CGD and petrochemicals recorded growth during the period, PPAC data showed.
State-wise consumption data indicated that Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra were among the largest consumers of natural gas in November, with total national consumption estimated at 195.35 MMSCMD.
The monthly gas report is compiled based on information furnished by oil and gas companies including ONGC, Oil India Ltd, Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, GAIL, BPCL, Reliance Industries and Indian Oil Corporation, PPAC said.
