L&T Secures Large Hydrocarbon Onshore Order from Petronet LNG |

Updated: January 16, 2026 09:36

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Larsen & Toubro’s Hydrocarbon Onshore business has won a large order valued between ₹2,500–₹5,000 crore from Petronet LNG. The project involves building advanced LNG, ethane, and propane storage tanks at Dahej, Gujarat, along with handling facilities. It marks India’s first petrochemical complex integrating LNG cold energy, supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Mumbai, January 16, 2026 Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced that its Hydrocarbon Onshore vertical has secured a prestigious contract from Petronet LNG, a joint venture promoted by ONGC, IOCL, GAIL, and BPCL. The project will be executed on a Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK) basis, covering engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

The order is part of India’s first integrated petrochemical complex that leverages LNG cold energy, aimed at bridging the polypropylene demand-supply gap and strengthening domestic petrochemical manufacturing capacity.

Key Highlights

Project Scope:

Construction of a 170,000 m³ LNG/Ethane double-wall storage tank.
Construction of a 140,000 m³ Propane double-wall storage tank.
Ethane and propane handling and dispatch facilities to support downstream petrochemical plants.

Strategic Importance:

First petrochemical complex in India to integrate LNG cold energy utilization.
Supports the Government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative by boosting indigenous petrochemical capacity.

Order Classification:

Categorized as a Large Order, valued between ₹2,500 crore and ₹5,000 crore.

Leadership Remarks:

Mr. Subramanian Sarma, Deputy MD & President, L&T: “This order is a significant milestone as we contribute to India’s first integrated petrochemical complex leveraging LNG cold energy.”
Mr. E S Sathyanarayanan, SVP & Head of L&T Onshore: “Securing this prestigious order is a strong endorsement of our proven expertise in executing complex EPCC projects.”

Execution Track Record:

L&T Onshore has delivered refinery expansions, petrochemical complexes, LNG terminals, fertiliser plants, and cross-country pipelines across geographies.

Outlook
This project reinforces L&T’s leadership in hydrocarbon EPC projects and highlights its role in advancing India’s energy and petrochemical infrastructure. By integrating LNG cold energy, the Dahej complex sets a new benchmark in sustainable petrochemical development.

Sources: Larsen & Toubro Press Release (BSE & NSE filings, January 16, 2026)

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