India races to up piped gas supply as near one-third PNG connections run dry
The Centre is pushing for increased piped natural gas adoption, aiming for 4 million new connections this fiscal year amid LPG supply issues from West Asia. Operators are focusing on active users rather than just connection numbers.
India is accelerating its plan to extend piped natural gas (PNG) connections to households, aiming to triple its pace and bring 4 million new users this fiscal year, amid concerns over a significant portion of PNG connections in Papua New Guinea (PNG) running dry. The surge in the West Asia war has heightened the country's dependency on imported cooking gas, making the initiative crucial.
Anil Kumar Jain, chairman of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, emphasized the focus on actual usage of piped gas rather than merely expanding the network.
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