GENERAL3 Oct 2026
Gail marketing director Sanjay Kumar named next CEO of Petronet LNG
GAIL's marketing director Sanjay Kumar will become Petronet LNG's next managing director and chief executive from May 13, 2027, when A K Singh's extended term ends. Petronet is India's largest gas importer, so this change matters to businesses that buy liquefied natural gas. Kumar brings over 35 years of gas sector experience. Watch Petronet's Dahej and Kochi terminal expansion plans.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Sanjay Kumar, who has been GAIL's director for marketing since mid-June 2023, will take over as Petronet LNG's managing director and chief executive on May 13, 2027.
- Petronet's board cleared the appointment in a 15-minute meeting on October 2, and Kumar, aged 59, will have a five-year term.
- Petronet operates LNG import terminals at Dahej in Gujarat and Kochi in Kerala, and says it handles about 74 per cent of India's LNG imports.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business buys imported natural gas or LNG, keep an eye on Petronet's terminal expansion updates and check your supply contracts with your own advisor before assuming any change in price or supply.
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