(a) whether the NTPC has raised objection regarding RIL charging marketing margin
on sale of natural gas to its power plants; and
(b) if so, the action by the Government to stop RIL from charging marketing margin
from customers?
(a) whether the NTPC has raised objection regarding RIL charging marketing margin
on sale of natural gas to its power plants; and
(b) if so, the action by the Government to stop RIL from charging marketing margin
from customers?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a): NTPC had raised the issue of marketing margin charged by RIL-NIKO JV for sale of KG D6 gas.
(b): The Production Sharing Contract (PSC) signed between the Government and the Contractor
under New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) does not provide for fixation of marketing
margin on sale of gas by the Government. Government has not, till date, fixed or approved
the quantum of marketing margin for sale of natural gas by any Contractor. The issue is
discussed and decided between the Seller and the Buyer, as a part of the settlement of
the terms & conditions of the GSPA.