Question : SETTING UP OF LNG TERMINAL AT COCHIN



(a) the stage at which the proposed LNG terminals to be set up on Cochin;

(b) whether there is a considerable delay in setting up the terminal; and

(c) if so, the time by which the terminals are likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) has called bids for pre-qualification for construction of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminal at Kochi on Build Own Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis.

(b) No, Sir.

(c) The LNG supplies at Kochi terminal are scheduled to begin during 2003-04.