Benign LNG prices can fuel gas-based power. Spoilers: unyielding banks, flabby pipeline infra

In 2005-2006, when the Indian power sector finally went for what could potentially mollify frowning environmentalists, boardrooms across electricity-producing companies lit up with the possibility of higher margins. Gas-based power plants suddenly became a hot topic of discussion among industry bosses — 50%-60% less carbon emission and nearly half the generation cost compared to coal-fired power units, and a brave projection for domestically