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IOC scouting for 3rd partner for proposed LNG terminal

Public sector Indian Oil Corporation is scouting for a third partner for the proposed LNG terminal at nearby Ennore with a project cost of Rs 4,320 crore, a top official said.

May 25, 2011 / 08:56 AM IST
 
 
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Public sector Indian Oil Corporation is scouting for a third partner for the proposed LNG terminal at nearby Ennore with a project cost of Rs 4,320 crore, a top official said.


Indian Oil and Chennai Petroleum Corporation is setting up the 5 million tonnes per annum (MMTPA) capacity terminal for supply of regassified natural gas. CPCL and IOC have signed an agreement for supply of LNG.


"For this project we are definitely looking for a partner. Right now we are talking to many companies who can become our partner", IOCL Chairman R S Butola told reporters after announcing group company Chennai Petroleuem Corporation Ltd's results.


Stating that the project was "well on course", he said they have not taken any decision on identifying the partner.

"We have not taken any decision on it. But the project is currently on hand," he said.

first published: May 24, 2011 09:13 pm