Reliance Industries to divert natgas to priority sectors, hike LPG production

Mumbai: Reliance Industries on Tuesday said it was taking steps to ensure uninterrupted access to essential fuels for households by ramping up LPG production and diverting natural gas supplies to priority sectors in line with government guidelines. The company said it was maximising LPG output from its refining and petrochemicals complexes at Jamnagar Refinery - the world's largest integrated refining hub - to maintain stable domestic supplies.

"Our teams are working around the clock to optimise refinery operations and enhance LPG output," said RIL in a press statement. RIL added that at the same time the natural gas produced from the KG-D6 Basin will be diverted to support supply to priority sectors, in line with national energy priorities and government allocation guidelines. "We will continue to work closely with the government of India and comply with national guidelines to ensure energy supplies reach the sectors and communities that need them the most," RIL added.