Gujarat Leads the Nation in PNG Connections

Gandhinagar  : Gujarat is actively contributing towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. Gujarat is channelling economic development through environmentally friendly policies. In a significant achievement, data shared by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas showed an increase of nearly 2 lakh PNG connections in Gujarat between August 2023 and February 2024. 

On July 31, 2023, the total number of domestic PNG connections in Gujarat was 3,078,162, which increased to 3,253,175 by February 29, 2024. The increase of 5.6% in just seven months with a fresh addition of 1,75,013 new connections, marks significant progress in domestic usage of PNG in Gujarat.

Gujarat is on top among the states in the country in terms of the number of commercial and industrial PNG connections. While Gujarat has 23,445 commercial PNG connections, it has 5,786 industrial PNG connections, significantly higher than other states in the country. The number of industrial and commercial PNG connections among the top five states are following-

Industrial PNG Connections (Top Five States)

– Gujarat: 5,786

– Uttar Pradesh: 3,270

– Haryana: 2,259

– National Capital Territory of Delhi (UT): 1,910

– Rajasthan: 1,691

Commercial PNG Connections (Top Five States)

– Gujarat: 23,445

– Maharashtra: 4,817

– National Capital Territory of Delhi (UT): 3,965

– Uttar Pradesh: 2,644

– Assam: 1,391

Gujarat State Energy and Petrochemicals Minister  Kanubhai Desai said, “When Prime Minister Narendra Modi was Gujarat CM, he had initiated several transformative development initiatives. Among his notable contributions were the establishment of the Climate Change Department and the introduction of a pioneering Solar Policy, both aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability”

“Today, under the leadership of Chief Minister  Bhupendra Patel, these initiatives continue to succeed at a brisk pace. In the past seven months, Gujarat has witnessed a dramatic increase of 1,75,000 PNG connections to households. Besides, Gujarat also leads the nation in commercial and industrial gas connections. This significant progress under the leadership of CM Shri Bhupendra Patel demonstrates Gujarat’s unwavering commitment to meeting the Prime Minister’s vision of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070.”

PNG Network across all districts of Gujarat

The spread of the PNG network is spread across all districts of Gujarat. Gujarat Government’s Public Undertaking, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation-owned Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL) is a prominent leader. GGL has seen a 158% increase in its pipeline network in the past ten years. In March 2014, GGL’s network was 13,517 kilometres, which expanded to 34,832 kilometres by March 2024. For the Gujarat government, the promotion of natural gas usage both at the industrial/commercial and household level remains a key component of its vision for environmental conservation and the promotion of renewable sources of energy.