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
LPG crisis or not, PNG remains a pipe dream for Nagpur citizens Nagpur residents continue to face challenges in transitioning to piped natural gas (PNG) despite the city’s recent connection to the Mumbai-Nagpur gas pipeline. While the government has pushed for the expansion of PNG infrastructure, officials estimate it will take nearly eight years to fully establish the network, leaving many households and businesses reliant on LPG cylinders amid ongoing shortages. The Haryana City Gas (HCG), the authorized distributor for CNG and PNG in the region, has begun supplying gas to select areas but emphasizes that the project’s scale and timeline remain daunting. The Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) commissioned the 700-km Mumbai-Nagpur pipeline in December 2023, enabling natural gas supply to the region. However, the pace of distribution network development has drawn criticism from industry experts. According to HCG officials, the pipeline’s completion does not automatically guarantee rapid expansion of PNG coverage. While gas has reached parts of Nagpur, including Butibori, Hingna, and Khapri, the city’s full coverage remains a distant goal. A senior HCG official noted that the project will require eight years to complete, despite the pipeline’s recent activation. Industry sources argue that groundwork for the distribution network should have started earlier to accelerate progress. They suggest that if the pipeline had been operational sooner, HCG could have expanded coverage more rapidly. The government has prioritized CNG and PNG infrastructure, with Union minister Nitin Gadkari urging the project to be completed within two years instead of the proposed eight-year timeline.#nagpur #nitin_gadkari #haryana_city_gas #gas_authority_of_india_limited #mumbai_nagpur_pipeline
