Petronet LNG: Independent Director Shri Muker Jeet Sharma’s Tenure Ends

Petronet LNG Limited (PLL), India’s premier importer of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), has announced a routine change in its Board of Directors. Shri Muker Jeet Sharma, who served as an Independent Director of the company, has stepped down from the Board.

The cessation of his tenure became effective from November 24, 2025.

 

 

Key Details of the Board Change

The company communicated the change to the stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

• Director Name: Shri Muker Jeet Sharma (DIN: 07599788).

• Reason for Cessation: The completion of his three-year tenure as an Independent Director, which concluded on November 23, 2025.

The departure is a standard procedural step in corporate governance, marking the end of the specified term for the director. The company continues its operations, including running major facilities like the Dahej and Kochi LNG Terminals, which are vital for India's energy security.

 

 

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About Shri Muker Jeet Sharma

Shri Muker Jeet Sharma, (DIN: 07599788) [(aged 70 years), Indian Forest Service (Retd.) 1985 Batch, is a Science Graduate from Jammu, Post- graduate in M.Sc. (Geography) from Punjab University, Chandigarh and M.Sc. (Forestry) from F.R.I., Dehradun.

Shri Sharma has rich experience of more than 41 years in administration, soil & water conservation, global warming, pollution control, climate change, ecology & environment protection, business strategy, consultancy and project management. He has served State Forest Service from 1978 to 1985 and thereafter, he was in Indian Forest Service from 1985 until 2014. He retired as Addl. Principle Chief Conservator of Forest, Indian Forest Services, after serving the Indian Government for over 36 years. During his tenure, he undertook and led numerous initiatives to promote the conservation and protection of forests in J&K (cadre-state) and community forestry. His efforts were recognized by way of the Indira Priyadarshini Vriksha Mitra Award presented to the Forest Department. He is also the Founder and serving as President of J&K Amateur Fencing Association.

Presently, he is Independent Director on the Board of Petronet LNG Limited.