India's City Gas Network Expands, Reaching 784 Districts

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has announced that India’s city gas distribution (CGD) network now covers 784 districts across 34 states and union territories. By 2034, the CGD sector targets reaching 12.63 crore piped natural gas (PNG) connections and establishing 18,336 compressed natural gas (CNG) stations nationwide.

To date, 307 geographical areas (GAs) have been authorised, nearly covering the entire country. These include a minimum work programme (MWP) for developing 5.46 lakh inch-km of pipeline infrastructure. PNGRB credited the progress to ongoing coordination with state governments, which has led to the development of dedicated State CGD policies.

So far, 11 states and union territories—including Assam, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Bihar, and Rajasthan—have issued CGD policies. Collectively, these states represent 55% of India’s population and 60% of households, with a minimum target of 7.85 crore PNG connections and 10,131 CNG stations by 2034.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.