National Campaign to Boost Piped Natural Gas (PNG) Adoption Launched
National Campaign to Boost Piped Natural Gas (PNG) Adoption Launched
In a significant move toward promoting clean energy, ”The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) and City Gas Distribution entities are gearing up for a nationwide campaign from January 26 to March 31, 2024.” The initiative aims to encourage households to adopt Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and expand the consumer base across diverse segments of the population.
The focus of the campaign will be on areas where gas pipeline networks are either already in place or scheduled for the near future. The promotion of natural gas aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision to elevate its share in India’s energy mix to 15% by 2030, ushering in a transformative shift towards a “Gas-Based Economy.”
https://www.pngrb.gov.in/pdf/press-note/PressRelease25012024.pdf
According to the reports, As part of the campaign, the PNGRB is undertaking various initiatives to popularize natural gas not only as a cooking fuel in households but also in the transport, commercial, and industrial sectors. The National PNG Drive, a key component of these efforts, aims to ensure a seamless supply of natural gas to existing customers and enrol new customers for PNG connections.
City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities will actively participate in the drive, conducting promotional activities to raise awareness about the benefits of PNG – a clean, environmentally friendly, safe, and reliable fuel. Throughout the campaign, these entities will launch promotional schemes and engage in door-to-door campaigns and road shows to encourage and enrol customers for the conversion to PNG.
With 300 authorized geographical areas covering 98% of the population and 88% of the country’s area for CGD network development, the targets set until 2032 include the installation of 12.5 Crore domestic PNG connections and the establishment of 17,751 CNG stations.
As of November 30, 2023, 1.2 Crore domestic PNG connections and 6,159 CNG stations have been established. The National PNG Drive calls for collaborative efforts from all stakeholders, state governments, and local bodies to promote sustainable and clean energy solutions nationwide and achieve the outlined objectives.
