Hazira Port or Surat Port is a deep-water
liquefied natural gas
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas (predominantly methane, CH4, with some mixture of ethane, C2H6) that has been cooled down to liquid form for ease and safety of non-pressurized storage or transport. It takes up about 1/600th the volu ...
(LNG) terminal and multi-cargo deep-water
port
A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also be found far inland, such as Ham ...
about 20 miles southwest of
Surat,
India
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built by Hazira Port Private Limited (HPPL). The LNG facility is operational, while the cargo port is under development. It is a joint venture between
Shell Gas B.V (Shell) and
Total Gaz Electricité Holdings France (Total). Shell holds 74% in the venture, with Total holds the remainder.
See also
List of tourist attractions in Surat
Surat is a principal business hub of the Indian state Gujarat, the eighth largest city and ninth largest urban agglomeration. Surat is the 2nd cleanest city of India. and fastest growing city of the world Surat is also famous for its food, ...
References
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Economy of Surat
Ports and harbours of Gujarat
Transport in Surat
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