Question : GAS SUPPLY TO URAN GAS TURBINE POWER STATION



(a) whether Government of Maharashtra has made a request for increasing the gas supply to Uran Gas Turbine Power Station and Trombay Thermal Station in the State; and

(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard;

Answer given by the minister

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

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) To augment the gas supply, GAIL has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Totalfina of France and Tata Electrical Company Limited (TEC), Trombay for import of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for a total quantity of 6 million tonne per annum (MMTPA) in two phases.