One more vessel brings LPG to India

New Delhi, Apr 9: In a bit of positive news, one more vessel has brought LPG to India, which may help in the midst of fuel shortages caused by the West Asia war.

India-flagged vessel ‘Green Asha’, carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG, has reached the Mumbai coast, after transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.

The vessel moored at Jawaharlal Nehru Port’s liquid berth operated by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) today, according to a government statement shared on social media.

It stated, “Green Asha –an India-flagged LPG vessel that has successfully crossed the #StraitofHormuz, has moored at JNPA’s liquid berth operated by BPCL-IOCL today”.

This is the first such LPG vessel to reach JNPA since the West Asia war began on February 28.

The government stated that the vessel, its cargo, and all crew members are safe and secure.

Meanwhile, Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, reiterated that the LPG supply situation in the country remains stable despite the ongoing tensions.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, Mittal said that vessels have continued to arrive through the Strait of Hormuz without disruption.

“Ships have been continuously coming even when there was a blockage. It takes its normal travel time. We are not talking about any delay in crossing the Strait,” he said.

He added that the government is closely monitoring the situation on a daily basis and is prepared to take any necessary action if required.

“The government is reviewing this on a daily basis. If any change has to be made, it will be done,” Mittal said.