US LNG and butane import advisory service for Indian refineries
The Opportunity
India is shifting LNG imports from West Asia to the US due to geopolitical conflict, but US export cargo has different butane-to-propane ratios than traditional suppliers. Indian refineries and traders lack specialized advisory on sourcing, pricing, and blending strategies for this new supply mix — creating demand for expert consulting.
Market Size
₹80-120 Cr addressable market annually — India imports 24+ million tonnes of LNG/NGLs; each refinery and trader needs advisory on switching suppliers and optimizing blends
Business Model
Consulting service: advise Indian refineries, petrochemical companies, and LPG traders on US LNG sourcing, pricing benchmarks (butane premium tracking), supply chain optimization, and regulatory compliance. Charge monthly retainers or project-based fees.
Monthly advisory retainers: ₹2-5 lakh per client per month (20-30 major refineries/traders = ₹4.8-45 Cr annually)One-time supply chain audits: ₹10-25 lakh per clientPricing intelligence reports: ₹50k-2 lakh monthly subscription (commodity traders, brokers)
Your 30-Day Action Plan
Interview 10 refinery procurement heads, LPG importers, and traders to validate pain points around US sourcing and butane ratios; document specific questions they face
Subscribe to US EIA and Argus LNG/butane pricing feeds; build a pricing tracker spreadsheet comparing US vs. Middle East LNG/butane premiums over last 12 months
Create a 15-page advisory report on 'How Indian Refineries Can Optimize US LNG Imports' and send to 30 target clients (refineries, major LPG importers); pitch 2-hour strategy calls
Close first 2-3 retainer clients at ₹2-3 lakh/month each; start weekly advisory calls and pricing updates
Compliance & Regulatory Angle
Register as a consulting business (proprietorship or LLP); GST registration (18% on services); no import licenses required (service-based). ISO 9001 or similar quality certification may help win large refinery contracts.
Ready to Act on This Opportunity?
Generate a 7-step execution plan — validate the market, build the MVP, model the financials, map the risks, and ship in 30 days.