International

摘要

A deepwater natural gas pipeline system from West Asia to India - laid on a geo-politically safe route outside the Persian Gulf - could be a reality soon. India has been exploring avenues to strengthen relations with West Asian countries. India needs natural gas and is talking with several countries, including Qatar.rnIndia has an ever-growing appetite for natural gas which is to some extent met by LNG. There remains a large demand which can be met only in a cost-effective manner via transnational pipelines. SAGE, an Indian private sector initiative, is working with a global consortium to create a $3 billion natural gas transportation infrastructure linking the Gulf region with India. Its first phase would bring 31 MMcf/d to the Indian west coast.