India Accelerates Piped Natural Gas Expansion to Boost Domestic Production and Reduce Imports
India is significantly expanding its piped natural gas (PNG) network, aiming to increase domestic gas consumption and reduce reliance on imports. The government has set a target to increase the share of natural gas in the energy basket to 15% by 2030, up from the current 6.3%. This push is driven by the fact that PNG is cheaper than LPG, offers continuous supply, and is more convenient. Policy measures include a gazette notification for priority allocation of domestic gas to city gas distribution (CGD) entities. The expansion involves laying new pipelines and increasing household connections, with a projected increase in domestic production and a 25% growth in Rystad Energy projects by 2024.
Key Points
- India is rapidly expanding its piped natural gas (PNG) network to increase domestic gas consumption.
- The government aims to raise the share of natural gas in the energy basket from 6.3% to 15% by 2030.
- PNG is promoted as a cheaper, more convenient, and continuously supplied alternative to LPG.
- Policy support includes priority allocation of domestic gas to City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities.
- The expansion involves significant infrastructure development, with projections for increased domestic production and growth in CGD projects.
Exam Facts
- India aims to increase the share of natural gas in its energy basket to 15% by 2030 (from 6.3%).
- The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is involved in regulating the sector.
- A gazette notification provides priority allocation of domestic gas to CGD entities.
- Rystad Energy projects a 25% growth in domestic production by 2024.
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