RasGas is expected to make an announcement on a supply deal to India as early as tomorrow.

Asked about ongoing negotiations to supply India, company managing director Hamad Al-Mohannadi told reporters at the World Petroleum Congress to wait a day.

"We continue to discuss with India. Be around here tomorrow. You'll hear the news," he said.

The Qatari LNG exporter is thought to be in advanced talks with the government-controlled gas distribution outfit Gail (India) for volumes into Ratnagiri Gas & Power's long-stalled Dabhol LNG terminal.

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