Krishna Godavari FSRU

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Krishna Godavari FSRU is a cancelled LNG terminal in Andhra Pradesh, India. As of March 2021, there have been no development updates and the project is presumed to be cancelled.

Location

The undated satellite photo below shows the Kakinada deepwater port in Andhra Pradesh, where the terminal would be built.

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Project details

• Owner: Krishna Godavari LNG Terminal Pvt Ltd
• Parent company: VGS Group; Cavallo Energy (owned by Calpine Corporation); Exmar
• Location: Kakinada deepwater port, Andhra Pradesh, India
• Coordinates: 16.975, 82.279 (exact)
• Capacity: 3.6 mtpa
• Status: Cancelled
• Type: Import
• Start year: 2014
• Cost: ₹2,670 crore

Background

Krishna Godavari LNG Terminal Pvt Ltd is a joint venture among US-based Cavallo Energy, Belgium-based Exmar, and US-based VGS Group, an "Indo-American company."

In July 2016, the State Ennergy, Infrastructure and Investment Department issued orders to begin developing the project.

The terminal aimed to import up to 3.6 mtpa using a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU).

As of March 2021, there have been no development updates since 2017, and the project is presumed to be cancelled.