MIDC Units Urged to Transition to Piped Natural Gas Amid Fuel Shortage Industrial units across Maharashtra’s MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) areas are being encouraged to switch from liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to piped natural gas (PNG) as the state accelerates the rollout of city gas distribution (CGD) networks. The move comes amid a persistent fuel shortage exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted LPG supplies and affected industrial operations. An advisory issued by the MIDC Industries Association (MIA) has directed units in regions with existing PNG infrastructure to apply for connections, following directives from a high-level meeting chaired by the chief secretary. The transition to PNG is part of a broader effort to mitigate the impact of LPG shortages, which have caused production delays and increased operational costs for many industries. While no formal deadline has been set for the switch, MIA president P Mohan clarified that the June 30 timeline mentioned in discussions is not an official cut-off. “There is a broader push to shift to PNG, but no official circular mandates discontinuation of LPG from a specific date,” he stated. Industry stakeholders emphasized that the transition remains voluntary, with the focus on facilitating smoother adoption rather than enforcing strict timelines. The push for PNG adoption is driven by both logistical and economic factors. Authorities have streamlined processes to expedite pipeline installations, including granting permissions for laying pipelines along roads within 24 hours, provided restoration norms are met. This measure aims to address a key bottleneck in expanding CGD infrastructure.#nagpur_district #midc #maharashtra_industrial_development_corporation #midc_industries_association #mohan
