GENERAL29 Sept 2026
Petronet LNG’s next growth leg depends on improving capacity utilization | Stock Market News
Petronet LNG, which imports liquefied natural gas, has raised its Dahej terminal capacity to 22.5 million tonnes a year, from 17.5 earlier. But high spot gas prices may pull utilization down to 70% in FY27, from 91% in FY26. Analysts expect prices to ease by FY28. If you hold the stock, watch utilization and Kochi's ramp-up.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Petronet's Dahej terminal capacity has increased to 22.5 million tonnes per annum from 17.5mtpa at the end of FY26.
- Motilal Oswal expects Dahej utilization to fall to 70% in FY27 from 91% in FY26, before recovering to 82% in FY28.
- HDFC Securities says Petronet's balance sheet may turn into net debt of ₹4,160 crore in FY30E from net cash of ₹729 crore in FY26.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you hold or track Petronet shares, follow its quarterly updates on Dahej utilization, LNG prices and Kochi volumes before taking any investment call, and check with a financial adviser, since this is market news rather than tax advice.
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