GAIL Announces Force Majeure Due to Strait of Hormuz Restrictions and Ras Laffan Shutdown
GAIL (India) Limited faces complete halt of LNG supply from Petronet LNG due to force majeure notice citing maritime restrictions in Strait of Hormuz and Ras Laffan facility shutdown. The disruption affects Qatar-India LNG operations starting March 4, 2026, though GAIL maintains other supply sources remain operational.

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GAIL (India) Limited has received an official force majeure notice from Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) that will completely halt its liquefied natural gas supply allocation. The notice, issued on March 3, 2026, under the Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement, cites critical maritime navigation restrictions and facility shutdowns affecting Qatar-India LNG operations.
Force Majeure Declaration and Causes
The force majeure notice specifically identifies multiple operational challenges affecting LNG supply chains:
| Challenge: | Details |
|---|---|
| Maritime Restrictions: | Strait of Hormuz navigation constraints |
| Facility Impact: | Ras Laffan liquefaction facility shutdown |
| Regional Hostilities: | Ongoing conflicts affecting operations |
| Upstream Impact: | QatarEnergy potential force majeure event |
These constraints have created an operational environment where normal LNG vessel transit between India and Qatar has become untenable, forcing PLL to invoke force majeure provisions.
Supply Impact and Timeline
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Supply Reduction: | Complete halt (zero allocation) |
| Effective Date: | March 4, 2026 |
| Notice Date: | March 3, 2026 |
| Affected Agreement: | Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement |
| Notice Provider: | Petronet LNG Limited |
The complete cessation of LNG supply represents a significant disruption to GAIL's energy supply chain, requiring immediate assessment of downstream customer impacts.
Company Response and Mitigation
GAIL is actively assessing the situation regarding potential supply curtailments that may need to be imposed on downstream customers. However, the company has confirmed that LNG supplies from other sources and suppliers remain unaffected, providing some operational flexibility.
The company acknowledges that the potential impact of the ongoing force majeure situation cannot be quantified at this stage. GAIL is closely monitoring developments and has committed to keeping stock exchanges informed of any material updates as the situation evolves.
Regulatory Compliance
This disclosure has been made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, ensuring transparency with stakeholders regarding material developments affecting the company's operations.
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