Petronet LNG Addresses Market Rumors Amid Persisting Force Majeure Declaration
Petronet LNG Limited has issued a clarification regarding media reports concerning the status of its supply chain amid ongoing geopolitical instability. The company addressed questions raised by exchanges following articles that suggested QatarEnergy might be readying to extend a Force Majeure declaration.The company stated that, as of the report date, Petronet LNG is not aware of any plans by QatarEnergy to extend a Force Majeure through mid-October 2026.
Petronet LNG recalled previous disclosures regarding the situation, noting that on March 5, 2026, it had informed stock exchanges about the issuance of a Force Majeure notice by its LNG supplier, QatarEnergy. Consequently, Petronet LNG declared Force Majeure to its off-takers, which include GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
The company noted that the material impact of this ongoing Force Majeure event cannot be estimated at this point in time.
The continued persistence of the Force Majeure situation is attributed to continuing hostilities in the region and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.
In response to the challenging circumstances, Petronet LNG has been actively mitigating the impact of the Force Majeure by taking adequate steps, including providing additional slots and regasification capacity.
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