Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dedicated 201 CNG stations and India's inaugural small scale LNG unit of GAIL to the nation through video conferencing.
Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who oversees petroleum and natural gas as well as housing and urban affairs, dedicated 201 CNG stations and GAIL's India's inaugural mini-LNG unit to the nation through video conferencing. The event, attended by several dignitaries, underlined the government's pledge to increase the share of natural gas in the primary energy basket to 15% by 2030.
Expansion of CNG infrastructure and inauguration of small-scale LNG unit
- 201 CNG stations were inaugurated by 15 City Gas Distribution (CGD) units of GAIL in 52 geographical areas across 17 states.
- Delivery Details: 53 stations – GAIL Gas Limited, 50 – Indraprastha Gas Limited, 43 – GAIL, and 20 – Mahanagar Gas Limited and others.
- India's first small-scale LNG unit set up by GAIL at Vijaypur LPG plant.
Advancing sustainable fuel infrastructure
- The Minister stressed India's commitment to enhancing the policy and regulatory framework to facilitate the development of clean and sustainable fuels for wider public access.
- The establishment of 201 CNG stations of GAIL Group across 52 geographical areas marks a significant progress towards achieving sustainability goals and environmental responsibility.
- The inauguration of these CNG stations underlines the collective efforts to reduce carbon footprint and address the challenges posed by climate change. Government's commitment to stability.
Innovative Small Scale LNG Unit
- Minister Hardeep Singh Puri lauded GAIL for its pioneering effort in setting up India's first small scale LNG unit at Vijaypur, Madhya Pradesh with a project cost of Rs 150 crore.
- He highlighted the importance of this technology in connecting isolated gas sources with markets and consumers, facilitating the monetization of these resources.
Future plans and outlook
- By 2030, the country aims to install around 17,500 CNG stations and provide around 120 million PNG (domestic) connections, as stated in the minimum action plan submitted by the CGD entities.
- This initiative will promote the development of supporting industries in various sectors such as CGD meters, compressors and dispensers, which will contribute to the achievement of self-reliant India.
- The inauguration of the CNG stations and small-scale LNG unit confirms the government's dedication to sustainable energy practices.