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Goa Signs Rs 5,000 Crore MoU With Dubai-Based ANVI for First LPG Import and Storage Terminal
Goa will build its inaugural dedicated LPG import, storage and distribution terminal at Mormugao Port, funded by INR 5,000 crore from Dubai-based ANVI. The project includes a berth, storage, buried pipeline, and a technology institute, aiming to strengthen energy security and create thousands of jobs.
Panaji : Goa is set to develop its first dedicated Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) import, storage and distribution terminal following a Rs 5,000 crore investment agreement with Dubai-based energy group ANVI. The Goa government and ANVI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 31 to develop the Goa LPG Security Terminal and Storage facility at Mormugao Port.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on the sidelines of the Vibrant Goa Global Business Summit 2026. According to the company’s statement, ANVI plans to invest approximately Rs 5,000 crore, equivalent to around $525 million, in the project. The development will be undertaken in two phases.
The proposed project will include four key infrastructure components: Once operational, the terminal will allow Goa to import, store and distribute LPG through dedicated infrastructure. The project is also expected to add import capacity along India’s western coast.
- A dedicated LPG berth at Mormugao Port.
- An LPG storage terminal on land near the port.
- A buried pipeline corridor connecting the berth and storage facility.
- The Goa Institute of LPG and LNG Technology.
LPG Supply Security and Reduced Dependence on Gulf Routes
The proposed terminal is expected to strengthen Goa’s energy security by providing the state with its own LPG import gateway and storage reserve. The MoU comes after disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz reportedly reduced Goa’s commercial LPG supply to around one-fifth of normal levels.
According to the company’s statement, the new facility will add import capacity that does not depend on shipping routes through the Gulf region. This infrastructure could provide greater flexibility in sourcing LPG and managing supply disruptions.
Project to Generate Around 2,450 Permanent Jobs
Apart from strengthening energy infrastructure, the project is expected to create employment opportunities in Goa. According to the company’s statement, around 2,450 permanent direct, indirect and induced jobs are expected once the facility becomes operational.
During the construction phase, the project could generate approximately 3,500 jobs at peak levels. Including indirect employment, the figure is expected to reach around 7,000.
Goa Institute to Train 500 People Annually
The proposed Goa Institute of LPG and LNG Technology will focus on developing skilled professionals for the energy sector. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the institute would train up to 500 people every year and help create a skilled workforce for the industry.
ANVI founder Ashutosh Verma said the project would open another gateway for energy cargoes on India’s western coast, offering an additional route that can avoid some of the geopolitical hotspots affecting global shipping. The Rs 5,000 crore project is expected to strengthen Goa’s LPG infrastructure, support energy supply security and create employment opportunities across construction, logistics, storage and related sectors.
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