{
  "id": 1301682,
  "title": "Pune CNG network to get boost amid spike in demand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/pune-cng-network-to-get-boost-amid-spike-in-demand",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-16T15:50:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pune-cng-network-expansion-talegaon-3-8-lakh-scmd-capacity-10836102/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL) has announced a phased plan to expand the CNG distribution network in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, responding to a surge in demand. Immediate actions will take place at Talegaon, adding approximately 3.8 lakh standard cubic metres per day of gas deliverability. MNGL reported network issues, especially during peak hours, causing pressure problems in far-end locations. These constraints relate to specific areas, primarily hydraulics and pressure availability, not a general shortage of CNG. Pipeline looping work at Talegaon is nearly complete, with pre-commissioning completed on August 12, slated to be commissioned by August 20. This intervention aims to boost gas deliverability and network flexibility. Another upgrade involves the Talegaon skid, coordinated with Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), expected by month-end. Furthermore, GAIL will increase pipeline size from four to eight inches, slated for completion by December 2026. These three interventions together should improve pressure conditions in affected network areas. MNGL is also exploring an alternative gas supply from Pipeline Infrastructure Limited's East-West Pipeline, adding around 65 km of steel trunk pipeline and connecting to MNGL's network via Hadapsar. Completion is expected by July 2027, potentially contributing 12 lakh SCMD to network deliverability. This alternate route offers multiple feeding routes, enhances pressure at far-end locations, and strengthens the reliability of Pune's gas distribution network. The infrastructure expansion follows numerous complaints about CNG pressure drop and long wait times, driven by a spike in CNG vehicle usage. Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad now have over 6.20 lakh CNG vehicles, up from 2.62 lakh, with CNG sales rising to 12.65 lakh SCMD, a 1.40 lakh SCMD increase—equivalent to an additional 35,000 vehicles. Nine new CNG stations were commissioned in the past year, and 16 dispensers installed at high-demand OMC outlets, with nine more OMC outlets to receive additional dispensers.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited plans phased CNG network expansion in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.",
    "Talegaon pipeline looping work nearly complete, commissioning expected by August 20.",
    "GAIL to increase pipeline size from four to eight inches by December 2026."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}