The Company has followed a transparent International Competitive Bidding process and selected Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Ltd. (RasGas) as the preferred LNG supplier for 5.0 MMTPA (million metric tonnes per annum) at Dahej and 2.5 MMTPA at Kochi. This selection was based on the strong commercial package, which was jointly submitted by RasGas and Mobil LNG Inc. This supply alliance with RasGas and Mobil provides numerous fundamental advantages, which will pass through to the consumers. Inherent economic advantages resulting from the geographic proximity of Qatar to India and the cost-effective expansion of existing liquefaction facilities has resulted in a supply package from RasGas, which could not be matched by any other supplier.

Early deliverability and access to Qatar's vast gas reserves, providing long-term supply security with virtual unlimited capability to meet India's growing energy needs supplement this cost advantage. Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (RasGas) is situated on the North East coast of Qatar-one of the world's largest offshore recoverable non-associated natural gas fields. It was established by Emiri Decree in 1993. Currently, RasGas is owned by Qatar General Petroleum Corporation (QGPC), Mobil QM Gas Inc., ltochu Corporation and Nissho Iwai Corporation. RasGas laid the foundation stone for the Train 3 on January 14, 2002. The first cargo of LNG from RasGas was received at Dahej LNG Terminal on January 30, 2004.