Eqinor announced in a social media post that the first LNG cargo was delivered from its Hammerfest LNG export in Norway to the Petronet LNG-operated 22.5 mtpa Dahej import terminal in India’s western Gujarat state.
Norway’s Equinor has delivered the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to India’s Deepak Fertilisers under a 15-year supply deal.
Equinor delivered the LMNG shipment onboard the 2006-built 147,980-cbm Arctic Lady.
“This delivery from our Hammerfest LNG plant in northern Norway marks the start of a long-term energy partnership and demonstrates our commitment to supplying reliable LNG to customers across regions,” the company said
Equinor also said that this milestone represents the “first energy molecule delivered from Norway under the TEPA (Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement) since the ratification of EFTA (European Free Trade Association) – India TEPA last year.”
In February 2024, Equinor and Deepak Fertilisers announced the signing of the 15-year deal with LNG deliveries starting in 2026.
The agreement covers an annual supply of around 0.65 million tons (9 TWh) of LNG.
Equinor said at the time that its growing global LNG portfolio is based on LNG from its operated plant in Hammerfest, Norway, and LNG supply sourced mainly from the US.
This portfolio will be the base of supply to Deepak, which will use the gas mainly as feedstock for production of ammonia in its new plant for manufacturing fertilizers and petrochemicals.
“Natural gas is a key feedstock for ammonia for downstream chemicals and fertilizers, helping enable higher crop yields and more resilient food systems. Reliable gas supplies are therefore essential to strengthening food security, especially in growing markets,” Equinor said.
