India, April 7 -- India stands at the cusp of an energy transformation, with natural gas emerging as a key pillar in its transition to a cleaner, low-carbon economy. The government has outlined an ambitious plan to raise the country's natural gas share in the energy mix from the current 6% to 15% by 2030, underscoring the need to reduce reliance on coal and oil.

As India cements its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy, its rising energy demand is closely linked to industrial and urban growth. However, this trajectory faces several challenges-declining domestic production, increasing dependence on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, and a volatile global geopolitical landscape. These factors, compounded by western sanct...