A review on natural gas ecosystem in India: Energy scenario, market, pricing assessment with the developed part of world and way forward.

This paper reviews the natural-gas ecosystem in India through a statistical outlook. It presents the status of natural gas in India. Energy robust strategy and economic situation compared with major gas players like China and Russia are presented. Gas allocation and pricing systems have been examined through relevant statistics along with problems. The policy options of India have been discussed along with challenges, recommendations, and future which can potentially help the country achieve the vision of increasing the contribution of natural gas in the primary energy mix from 6% to 15% by 2030 as envisaged by the honourable prime minister of India. • The natural gas ecosystem in India presented through a statistical outlook. • Status of unconventional resources like Shale Gas, Coal Bed Methane, and Gas Hydrates. • Comparison with major gas players like China, Australia, and Russia. • Aspects of challenges faced and future of the natural gas ecosystem in India. • Recommendation to achieve the target of gas demand from 6 to 15%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]