PNG Flows Into Butibori Colony Homes Nagpur: The domestic supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) officially began in Nagpur district on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the city’s energy infrastructure. The gas reached eight households in Kavya Enclave, located within CIDCO Colony in Butibori, according to senior officials from Haryana City Gas (HCG), the distributor for the region. The initiative is part of the Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda gas pipeline project, spearheaded by the Gas Authority of India (GAIL), with the Mumbai-to-Nagpur segment now fully operational. HCG officials stated that PNG supply will soon expand to Mihan, Jamtha, and other housing projects in surrounding areas. The long-term goal is to provide PNG to every household in Nagpur district within the next four to five years. Officials highlighted the advantages of PNG over traditional LPG cylinders, emphasizing its safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits. They noted that PNG is approximately 25 to 30% cheaper than LPG, with the latter costing around Rs68 per kg compared to Rs48 per kg for PNG. PNG’s safety profile was another key point. Officials explained that the gas is lighter than air and dissipates quickly in case of a leak, significantly reducing the risk of fire. Direct pipeline supply also eliminates concerns about cylinder shortages, ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted energy source. Registration for 1,000 households in Butibori has already been completed, and PNG is being supplied to 12 industrial companies in the area. Currently, HCG operates 28 CNG pumps across the district. Nagpur now joins a list of cities with PNG facilities, including Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Delhi, and Ahmedabad.#gail #haryana_city_gas #butibori_colony #cidco_colony #mumbai_nagpur_jharsuguda_gas_pipeline
