Petronet LNG Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Petronet LNG reported standalone PBT of INR 1,514 crores and PAT of INR 1,133 crores for Q1 FY27, both up 33% year-on-year, despite lower LNG volumes processed at Dahej and company-wide due to the Strait of Hormuz situation affecting Qatar cargo supply. Management attributed the margin improvement to trading gains of INR 301 crores and inventory gains of INR 193 crores, with tolling and third-party volumes compensating for reduced long-term contract volumes. The company also gave updates on capacity utilization at Dahej and Kochi, the petrochemical project progress, capex plans, and ongoing contract discussions with offtakers.
Numbers mentioned
Standalone PBT: INR 1,514 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“On a stand-alone basis, profit before tax stood at INR 1,514 crores compared to INR 1,136 crores in the corresponding quarter registering a growth of 33%.”
Saurav Mitra, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone PAT: INR 1,133 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“Profit after tax was INR 1,133 crores, again a growth of 33% compared to INR 851 crores in the corresponding quarter.”
Saurav Mitra, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated PBT: INR 1,491 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“We reported a PBT of INR 1,491 crores and PAT of INR 1,137 crores, our highest ever PBT and PAT for any first quarter.”
Saurav Mitra, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Dahej LNG processed: 192 TBTU (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“Coming to the operational performance, Dahej, our flagship terminal, processed 192 TBTU of LNG during the quarter compared to 207 TBTU in the corresponding quarter last year and 201 TBTU in the previous quarter.”
Saurav Mitra, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Company-level LNG volume processed: 207 TBTU (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“At the company level, the overall LNG volume processed was 207 TBTU compared to 220 TBTU in the corresponding quarter and 219 TBTU in the previous quarter.”
Saurav Mitra, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Dahej capacity utilization: 66% (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“On this expanded capacity, Dahej utilization stood at 66% compared to 92% in the corresponding quarter and 90% in the previous quarter.”
Saurav Mitra, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Overall company capacity utilization: 58% (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“Overall company capacity utilization in the current quarter was 58% compared to 76% in both the corresponding and previous quarters.”
Saurav Mitra, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Dahej capacity utilization (detailed): 65.6% (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“So the capacity utilization for Dahej was 65.6% but please do take note that this is for the expanded capacity which got expanded on 31st of March 2026.”
Vivek Mittal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Kochi capacity utilization: 23.27% (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“So, from 22.5 MMTPA, the capacity utilization is 65.6% and Kochi was 23.27%.”
Vivek Mittal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Inventory gains: INR 193 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Inventory gains are at INR193 crores and trading gains are at INR301 crores.”
Debabrata Satpathy, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Trading gains: INR 301 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Inventory gains are at INR193 crores and trading gains are at INR301 crores.”
Debabrata Satpathy, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Regasification revenue: INR 1,214 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 11
“The regasification revenue is INR1,214 crores.”
Debabrata Satpathy, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Petchem capex for the quarter: INR 470-472 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 11
“Okay, for the quarter. Petchem for the quarter is INR 472 crores. INR 470 crores around.”
Debabrata Satpathy, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Petchem cumulative capex spent: INR 679 crores
p. 11
“INR679 crores. -- are you asking about the capex?”
Debabrata Satpathy, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Dahej tariff: INR 69 (current quarter)
p. 12
“So, Dahej is around INR69 and Kochi is around INR98.”
Vivek Mittal, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Kochi tariff: INR 98 (current quarter)
p. 12
“So, Dahej is around INR69 and Kochi is around INR98.”
Vivek Mittal, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Spot trading volume: 6 TBTU (Q1 FY27)
p. 10
“It's independent of that, Vivekanand, if you see the spot trading, it's only 6 TBTU.”
Debabrata Satpathy, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Petchem project physical completion: 40%
p. 8
“So, as I have told, we are on track with our petrochemical project. And as per the schedule, we have completed about 40%.”
Saurav Mitra, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ind AS impact on gross margin: positive INR 14 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“At gross margin level, positive is INR 14 crores and forex loss is INR 5 crores and other expenses level positive INR 8 crores, then depreciation INR 66 crores and finance cost INR 48 crores.”
Debabrata Satpathy, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Capex — INR9,064 crores · FY27
stated firmly by Debabrata Satpathy
p. 5
“Okay. FY27, the capex numbers are INR9,064 crores we have budgeted, projected. And similar kind of numbers should be for FY28 as well.”
Debabrata Satpathy, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Kochi terminal pipeline connectivity — mechanically completed · end of this quarter
stated conditionally by Saurav Mitra
p. 5
“it's still in the by the end of this quarter it should be mechanically completed. That is the best information that we have as on date.”
Saurav Mitra, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Offtaker contract/tariff discussion closure — closure of discussions · next 2 to 3 quarters
stated as an aspiration by Saurav Mitra
p. 9
“We can expect it to happen in the next 2 to 3 quarters.”
Saurav Mitra, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Qatar Energy volumes
stated conditionally by Vivek Mittal
p. 7
“as soon as the Strait of Hormuz is open, we are hopeful that we'll start taking volumes on FOB basis from Qatar.”
Vivek Mittal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Propane contract for PP plant — 2027
stated as an aspiration by Vivek Mittal
p. 11
“Propane, see, propane is a readily available commodity. So, from that perspective, I think 2027 we'll enter to sign the contract.”
Vivek Mittal, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
New Qatar long-term contract start — 2028
stated firmly by Saurav Mitra
p. 8
“the new contract with Qatar is going to start in 2028.”
Saurav Mitra, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management confirmed the pattern has continued and expects it to persist until the Strait of Hormuz situation resolves.
Answered by Saurav Mitra
Asked by Probal Sen: Has the volume mix shift (lower term volumes, higher third-party regas) continued into Q2, and will it persist until the Gulf conflict resolves?
p. 4
“the pattern and trend continues as it was in the Q1 of this financial year till so far. However, we expect the issues at the Gulf to resolve soon and the volumes from our long-term contract with Qatar should start immediately or as soon as possible.”
Saurav Mitra, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said this trading/inventory gain pattern is a recurring business model seen over the last five to six years whenever spot-long-term price gaps widen.
Answered by Debabrata Satpathy
Asked by Probal Sen: Will the margin improvement normalize in Q2, given inventory and trading gains?
p. 4
“this can be considered, looking at the last five, six years trend, this can be considered as the business model of the company.”
Debabrata Satpathy, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management gave the capex figure for FY27 and said FY28 should be similar.
Answered by Debabrata Satpathy
Asked by Simran Kumari: What is the capex guidance for FY27 and FY28?
p. 5
“FY27, the capex numbers are INR9,064 crores we have budgeted, projected. And similar kind of numbers should be for FY28 as well.”
Debabrata Satpathy, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed both contracts have commenced and volumes have been brought in, with Deepak Fertilizers bringing two cargoes since May 2026.
Answered by Vivek Mittal
Asked by Kishan: Have Deepak Fertilizers and ExxonMobil started bringing in additional contracted volumes?
p. 8
“Two cargoes. The contract commenced in May 2026. So, until date we have bought 2 cargoes.”
Vivek Mittal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there is no tariff revision discussion but talks continue on contract terms ahead of the 2028 Qatar contract start.
Answered by Saurav Mitra
Asked by Kishan: Is there any update on tariff or contract renewal discussions with offtakers?
p. 8
“No, no. We are still in talks and discussion with our offtakers and we still have some time, you know, the new contract with Qatar is going to start in 2028.”
Saurav Mitra, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained trading gains are independent of spare capacity and rely on operational efficiencies and market opportunities.
Answered by Debabrata Satpathy
Asked by Vivekanand: How does the trading business work and is it linked to spare Qatar capacity?
p. 10
“It's independent of that, Vivekanand, if you see the spot trading, it's only 6 TBTU. So for 6 TBTU or 10 TBTU of something like that of volume, we need not have a spare capacity.”
Debabrata Satpathy, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management clarified vessel operations were suspended under other contract clauses, not specifically under force majeure.
Answered by Saurav Mitra
Asked by Nitin Tiwari: Are time-chartered vessel costs being paid or are they covered under force majeure?
p. 12
“I would like to clarify, that all the time charter vessels, we have suspended the operation as per not under any force majeure clause, but there are other clauses in the contract, other in the time charter agreements through which we have enabled the suspension.”
Saurav Mitra, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Strait of Hormuz disruption reducing Qatar LNG cargo supply and terminal utilization
p. 5
“You see, all this will depend on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.”
Debabrata Satpathy, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Uncertainty over when Qatar force majeure will be lifted
p. 7
“Strait of Hormuz every day there is change of statement at geopolitical level. So nobody has an answer that when the Strait of Hormuz will open.”
Vivek Mittal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Force majeure declared by Qatar on a month-to-month basis creating supply uncertainty
p. 7
“And FM declaration from Qatar is on month-on-month basis. So basically every month depending on the situation they are declaring.”
Vivek Mittal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Difference between capex spend and physical project progress creating reporting complexity
p. 8
“So financial progress is not exactly match with the physical progress.”
Saurav Mitra, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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