en.Wedoany.com Reported - Woodfield Systems International has manufactured India's first domestically produced LNG marine loading arm, marking a significant breakthrough in the liquefied natural gas transfer infrastructure sector.

This fully Indian-made LNG marine loading arm, produced at Woodfield Systems' facility in Asangaon near Mumbai, is set to be delivered to a leading oil and gas company in the Middle East. A second unit is scheduled to complete testing by June 10, 2026.

Founded in 1923, Woodfield Systems is a British engineering company and a pioneer in LNG marine loading arm technology. Previously, this equipment was manufactured exclusively in the UK. In 2024, after being acquired by Indian owners, the company transferred its manufacturing capabilities to India, combining its century-old British engineering expertise with Indian manufacturing infrastructure.

This move reduces India's reliance on imported LNG loading equipment and strengthens its manufacturing capacity in the highly specialized energy infrastructure sector, aligning with the Indian government's "Make in India" initiative. Woodfield Systems expects the Indian-made LNG marine loading arm business to generate between $20 million and $30 million in revenue in fiscal year 2027, driven by a growing order book and rising global demand for LNG infrastructure.

Kartik Gala, CEO of Woodfield Systems, stated that this milestone demonstrates India's ability to deliver products to the world. The LNG marine loading arm has been fully designed, engineered, and manufactured end-to-end in India for the first time, leveraging the intellectual property and technological heritage of a 103-year-old British pioneer. He believes that as countries expand their LNG import and export capabilities, reliable transfer infrastructure will become increasingly important. The company aims to establish India as a trusted manufacturing hub for this critical equipment and support customers building the next generation of LNG infrastructure.

The company is currently engaged in in-depth discussions with clients in the Middle East and Far East, where investments in LNG import and export infrastructure are growing rapidly. Manufacturing in India is expected to enhance cost competitiveness, shorten delivery times, and strengthen after-sales support.

Global LNG infrastructure investment continues to grow as countries seek greater energy security, diversify fuel supplies, and enhance resilience against geopolitical disruptions. Industry forecasts indicate that global LNG supply growth is expected to accelerate in 2026, with emerging Asian economies driving future demand. With the first LNG marine loading arm delivered from India, Woodfield Systems is positioning itself to play a larger role in the global LNG infrastructure supply chain, while promoting India as a manufacturing hub for high-value engineering equipment.

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