Sector Focus
CNG
Oil & Gas
Forward March: Policy initiatives drive CGD infrastructure growth
The share of natural gas in the energy mix peaked in 2010-11 to about 9.4 per cent with the commencement of gas production from the KG-D6 basin. At present, it fluctuates between 6 per cent […]
City Gas Distribution
Gas Priority: Perspectives on CGD network growth and key opportunities
Over the past few years, the city gas distribution (CGD) network in India has witnessed steady growth in terms of infrastructure development. The government aims to increase the share of natural gas in the primary […]
Oil & Gas
Interview with Gajendra Singh: “Energy demand is going to grow at a rapid pace”
India is currently the third largest energy consumer globally. With a rapidly rising population, the country is likely to become one of the largest contributors to energy […]
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
Expanding Operations: THINK Gas plans Rs 20 billion investment over the next five years
With the city gas distribution (CGD) sector expected to witness significant growth in the years to come, THINK Gas Distribution Private Limited has plans to expand operations with the aim of becoming one of the […]
Oil & Gas
Pain Points: Challenges in effective implementation of CGD projects
Over the next 10 years, the city gas distribution (CGD) segment is set to become one of the upcoming areas, where huge investments and activity are expected. Since this will be a huge task, distribution […]
Special Section
High Potential: Rapid urbanisation to drive demand for city gas
The city gas distribution (CGD) sector has grown at a steady pace over the past few years on the back of increased sales of compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) in the […]
Expert Opinion
Views of Prabhat Singh: “There is a need to take control of the gas transport infrastructure on a global level”
The global gas industry is currently in a state of oversupply. This is good news for India which is determined to increase the share of natural gas in its energy mix and is building a […]
Special Section
Operator Perspective: Current status of CGD infrastructure and upcoming opportunities
The city gas distribution (CGD) sector has shown significant progress in the past six months. The government has taken several initiatives to attract investments in the sector and expedite the process of granting authorisations. The […]
Special Section
Sector Focus
New Auctions: PNGRB launches ninth CGD bidding round, revises bidding criteria
India has city gas distribution (CGD) networks in 91 geographical areas (GAs) operated by 36 firms. With 16,500 km of pipelines in operation, around 4.2 million domestic consumers and over 33,000 industrial and commercial consumers, […]
Sector Focus
Bright Prospects: City gas distribution network continues to grow
The city gas distribution (CGD) segment has witnessed mixed progress in the past few years. The network has continued to grow and fresh licences have been issued at a much faster pace. However, despite several […]
Special Section
Special Section
Overview: Trends and outlook for the CGD segment
Over the period 2010-16, consumption of natural gas in the country has been growing steadily. The share of regasified liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) in total natural gas consumption, despite R-LNG being more expensive, has been […]
Special Section
Sound Strategies: MGL’s efficient network and asset management techniques
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) is one of the leading city gas distribution (CGD) companies in the country. Established in 1995, MGL is a joint venture between GAIL (India) Limited and BG Asia Pacific Holdings Pte Limited […]
Oil & Gas
Promising Outlook: Growth in the city gas distribution network
The city gas distribution (CGD) segment has shown mixed progress in the past few years. […]
Oil & Gas
Focus on New Gas: Challenges remain despite government initiatives
The city gas distribution (CGD) sector has shown mixed progress in the past few years. In the fifth and sixth bidding rounds, there has been an increase in the number of geographical areas (GAs) bid out. However, the number of GAs receiving just one bid or no bids at all have increased. […]