New Delhi (NVI): The government is proactively working to develop a National Gas Grid to boost availability of natural gas across India and about 16500 km natural gas pipelines are already operational under the plan, the Lok Sabha was informed here today.
Besides, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has also authorized various other natural gas pipelines which are at various stages of execution. PNGRB has informed that approximately 1,820 km of natural gas pipelines have been commissioned during April, 2016 – March, 2019 and about 530 km pipeline up to September, 2019 in this financial year.
With regard to coverage of population under City Gas Distribution Networks, PNGRB has so far authorized 229 Geographical Areas (GAs) covering 406 districts for development of CGD Network across the country till the 10th CGD Bidding Round, which covers around 70% of India’s population and 53% of its area. These projects are at various stages of execution.
PNGRB has authorized Bharat Gas Resource Limited (BGRL) for development of CGD Network in Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara Districts Geographical Area under the 9th CGD Bidding Round.
