Dabhol Breakwater Project and LNG Terminal

Context: The Dabhol Breakwater Project, originally part of an Enron-era initiative in the Arabian Sea, is set to be completed by March 2025 after being stalled since 2001.

About the Dabhol LNG Terminal

• Location: Dabhol, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra.
• Connectivity: Close to the Arabian Sea, with access to major gas pipelines and industrial hubs in western India.

Dabhol Breakwater Project

• The Dabhol Breakwater Project is designed to protect the LNG terminal from rough sea conditions, particularly during the monsoon season, which previously limited the terminal’s operational capacity.
• The construction of the breakwater aims to ensure year-round operations by reducing wave impact and allowing safer berthing of LNG carriers.

Significance

• Provides natural gas for power generation and industrial use.
• Enhances energy security by reducing dependence on coal and oil.
• Serves as an important link in India’s LNG supply chain.

What is an LNG Terminal?

• A liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal is a facility used to import, store, regasify and distribute LNG.
• LNG is transported via cryogenic tankers in its liquid state to reduce volume. Once at the terminal, it is regasified and fed into pipelines for domestic and industrial consumption.

Major LNG Terminals in India

• Dahej, Hazira & Mundra – Gujarat
• Dabhol – Maharashtra
• Kochi – Kerala
• Ennore – Tamil Nadu

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