(a) whether all the refineries in the country are producing LPG as per their installed capacity;
(b) if not, the reasons therefor, and
(c) the action proposed to produce LPG at full capacity to meet domestic demand?
(a) whether all the refineries in the country are producing LPG as per their installed capacity;
(b) if not, the reasons therefor, and
(c) the action proposed to produce LPG at full capacity to meet domestic demand?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a)&(b): The total LPG Production in the country (including fractionators) during the year 1999-2000 as compared to its Original Estimates for PSU`s and JVC/Pvt Sector Refineries is given as under:-
(Qty. in Thousand Metric Tonnes)It can be observed that the LPG production during the last year is lower mainly at Joint Venture Company/Private Refineries.
Original Estimates Actual (Provisional)
PSU Refineries 1723 1684 JVC/PVT Ref. 1785 805 Fractionators 1732 1991 TOTAL 5240 4480