Industries Association Reviews PNG Rollout in Hingna MIDC The MIDC Industries Association (MIA) convened an emergency meeting on Monday at Udhyog Bhavan to assess the progress of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) infrastructure implementation in Hingna MIDC. The gathering followed state directives on city gas distribution (CGD) networks and was prompted by an ongoing shortage of LPG for industrial use, which has disrupted production across multiple MIDC units. The meeting was chaired by MIA president P Mohan, with participation from key officials including Ganesh Jaiswal, Arun Lanjewar, MIDC representatives, and Haryana City Gas Pvt Ltd (HCG) executives. Mohan highlighted that HCG had requested land within MIDC to establish a decompression unit, as the gas supplied through pipelines operates at high pressure and requires regulation before distribution to industries. He noted that MIDC had identified potential locations for the facility, with formalities in progress. A detailed proposal from HCG was pending, while pipeline-laying work had already begun in parts of Hingna MIDC. Mohan emphasized that industries seeking PNG connections would need to pay a deposit to initiate the process. As an interim measure, HCG had agreed to supply gas through cascades or cylinders to units facing urgent needs. The MIA is acting as a mediator between MIDC and HCG to ensure coordination and timely implementation of the PNG infrastructure. Mohan underscored the growing challenges faced by industries reliant on LPG, citing global supply disruptions as a key factor. The association urged HCG to expedite pipeline-laying efforts in Hingna and ensure a timely rollout of PNG infrastructure.#midc_industries_association #pipelined_natural_gas #hingna_midc #haryana_city_gas_pvt_ltd #ganesh_jaiswal
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
