HPCL scouts for LNG deals, hopes to start LNG terminal by December

India's Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) seeks LNG import deals as it plans to start its 5 million tpy LNG terminal in western India by year-end, according to finance head Rajneesh Narang. The terminal will meet gas needs for HPCL's refineries, including a new Rajasthan project, and improve refining margins.