The agreement with Shell India will meet part of the New Delhi‑headquartered CGD player’s projected energy requirement, while it simultaneously evaluates other partnerships to address rising customer demand. THINK Gas—an AG&P Pratham merged entity and among India’s leading city gas distribution (CGD) players—has announced a long-term gas sales and purchase agreement with Shell Energy India....
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THINK Gas Cuts CNG and DPNG Prices Across UP, Bihar, and Punjab Ahead of Festive Season
The company said policy tailwinds and supply-side reforms have enabled it to reduce CNG and DPNG rates by ₹2.50/kg and ₹3/SCM, respectively. THINK Gas, a leading player in India’s city gas distribution (CGD) sector, has announced festive season price reductions on compressed natural gas (CNG) and domestic piped natural gas (DPNG) across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar,...
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IGL Opens New Delhi Office as Minister Puri Highlights India’s Clean Energy Push and Refining Ambitions
In a boost to domestic manufacturing, Puri also launched a new smart gas meter facility set up by IGL in partnership with Genesis Gas Solutions, with production expected to commence in October 2025. The supply of natural gas across sectors has become increasingly seamless over the past decade, as India undertakes an ambitious energy transition,...
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OIL-BPCL Join Hands for City Gas Network Rollout in Arunachal Pradesh
This newly formed joint venture between Oil India Ltd and BPCL will spearhead the rollout of compressed natural gas stations and piped natural gas services across Arunachal Pradesh, targeting households, businesses and industries as part of a broader push for clean energy access in the Northeast. Oil India Ltd (OIL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd...
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Energy Transition
A record capacity of over 75 GW was added over the last three years leading to over-capacity in thermal power. Industry doesn't see new thermal capacity being planned for some time, however, the existing capacity close to commissioning, or under construction will come to grid.
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IOC to lay pipeline for city gas distribution
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) would lay pipeline from Rajpura in Punjab to Chandigarh to transport cooking gas to city homes. Besides Chandigarh, the pipeline would also be laid across Ambala in Haryana and the piped gas line will cater to Mohali, Panchkula, Baddi, Parwanoo and Nalagarh. The administration will facilitate in execution of the plan to ensure that general public does not face inconvenience during its
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PNGRB to open bids for CGD project
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) would soon open the technical bids submitted by oil and gas firms for launching city gas distribution (CGD) business in key cities. After clearing the technical bids, the downstream regulator would open financial bids for the third round of auct
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Gujarat Gas vulnerable to tariff control by PNGRB
Gujarat Gas received authorization from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) for the city gas distribution areas of Surat, Bharuch and Ankleshwar. The company filed tariff application with PNGRB for its transmission pipeline. However, owing to high ROE (return on equity) of over 30 percent, the company is vulnerable to tariff reduction from PNGRB, as was ordered for Indraprastha Gas. This is an operational performance risk, poin
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Kerala govt urges centre to introduce CGD in Kochi
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy asked the union petroleum ministry to fast-track the implementation of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Kochi. Recently, Chandy asked the union oil Minister Veerapa Moily to take proactive steps to realise the CGD project. In the letter, Chandy ensured his government’s “support including single window clearance for the realis
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Kerala govt wants centre to introduce CGD in Kochi
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy asked the union petroleum ministry to fast-track the implementation of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Kochi. Recently, Chandy asked the union oil Minister Veerapa Moily to take proactive steps to realise the CGD project. In the letter, Chandy ensured his government’s “support including single window clearance for the realisation of the projec
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