India Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
India generated 48.5 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 2.3% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 32nd largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through July 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- India generated 48.5 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 2.3% of India's electricity in 2025.
- India was the 32nd largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- India's gas generation in 2025 was 35% lower than in 2020, when it was 74.8 TWh.
- India's gas generation in 2025 was 25% lower than in 2015, when it was 64.8 TWh.
- India's gas generation peaked at 118 TWh in 2010.
- India's gas share in 2025 was below the world share of 21.7%.
- India had 26.6 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in India emitted 33.6 MtCO2 in 2025, 2% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 48.5 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of India's electricity | 2.3% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 32 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 26.6 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 33.6 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 2.16 TWh |
| 1986 | 3.68 TWh |
| 1987 | 4.24 TWh |
| 1988 | 3.60 TWh |
| 1989 | 7.28 TWh |
| 1990 | 9.96 TWh |
| 1991 | 13.4 TWh |
| 1992 | 16.3 TWh |
| 1993 | 17.9 TWh |
| 1994 | 21.9 TWh |
| 1995 | 29.4 TWh |
| 1996 | 32.0 TWh |
| 1997 | 40.2 TWh |
| 1998 | 50.2 TWh |
| 1999 | 59.0 TWh |
| 2000 | 56.0 TWh |
| 2001 | 55.9 TWh |
| 2002 | 62.9 TWh |
| 2003 | 72.8 TWh |
| 2004 | 76.6 TWh |
| 2005 | 75.5 TWh |
| 2006 | 74.7 TWh |
| 2007 | 90.1 TWh |
| 2008 | 85.9 TWh |
| 2009 | 104 TWh |
| 2010 | 118 TWh |
| 2011 | 118 TWh |
| 2012 | 96.3 TWh |
| 2013 | 66.3 TWh |
| 2014 | 64.0 TWh |
| 2015 | 64.8 TWh |
| 2016 | 72.6 TWh |
| 2017 | 75.0 TWh |
| 2018 | 71.3 TWh |
| 2019 | 72.0 TWh |
| 2020 | 74.8 TWh |
| 2021 | 60.4 TWh |
| 2022 | 46.2 TWh |
| 2023 | 50.8 TWh |
| 2024 | 56.4 TWh |
| 2025 | 48.5 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | India | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.2% | n/a |
| 1986 | 1.8% | n/a |
| 1987 | 1.9% | n/a |
| 1988 | 1.5% | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.7% | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.5% | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.2% | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.8% | n/a |
| 1993 | 4.9% | n/a |
| 1994 | 5.6% | n/a |
| 1995 | 6.9% | n/a |
| 1996 | 7.2% | n/a |
| 1997 | 8.6% | n/a |
| 1998 | 9.9% | n/a |
| 1999 | 10.8% | n/a |
| 2000 | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 9.5% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 10.3% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 11.4% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 11.0% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 10.0% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 11.3% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 10.4% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 11.9% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 12.6% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 11.4% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 8.8% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 5.8% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 5.1% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 4.9% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 5.2% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 5.1% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 4.5% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 4.8% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 3.6% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 2.6% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 2.8% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 2.3% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48.5 TWh | 2.3% | 21.7% | 26.6 GW | 33.6 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 56.4 TWh | 2.8% | 22.1% | 31.3 GW | 39.1 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 50.8 TWh | 2.7% | 22.5% | 31.5 GW | 35.2 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 46.2 TWh | 2.6% | 22.8% | 31.0 GW | 32.0 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 60.4 TWh | 3.6% | 23.2% | 31.0 GW | 41.9 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 74.8 TWh | 4.8% | 23.8% | 32.3 GW | 51.8 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 72.0 TWh | 4.5% | 23.8% | 32.6 GW | 49.9 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 71.3 TWh | 4.5% | 23.5% | 33.3 GW | 49.4 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 75.0 TWh | 5.1% | 23.5% | 32.0 GW | 52.0 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 72.6 TWh | 5.2% | 23.7% | 31.4 GW | 50.3 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for India
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through July 2026Monthly statistics through July 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-08 | 2.52 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 2.49 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 2.33 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 1.43 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 1.60 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 1.60 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 1.66 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 1.79 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 3.20 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 2.78 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 2.81 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 2.55 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 2.06 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 2.44 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 1.45 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 1.70 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 1.98 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 1.80 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 1.69 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 1.58 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 2.16 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 2.18 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 2.25 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 2.14 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of July 2026. Monthly figures for India can differ slightly from the annual totals.