Question : PRODUCTION OF LPG BY REFINERIES



(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?

Answer given by the minister



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)
Original Estimates Actual (Provisional)
PSU Refineries 1723 1684 JVC/PVT Ref. 1785 805 Fractionators 1732 1991 TOTAL 5240 4480
It can be observed that the LPG production during the last year is lower mainly at Joint Venture Company/Private Refineries.

(c) The total production for 2000-2001 is expected to be 6216 TMT which is higher by 1736 TMT as compared to 1999-2000. The domestic demand of LPG as per estimates for year 2000-2001 is 6707 Thousand Metric Tonnes (TMT). Hence to meet the domestic demand some imports would be made.