India The government has notified the “Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution Order, 2026” to strengthen the natural gas infrastructure and promote ease of doing business. The order has been issued under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and provides a time-bound and transparent mechanism for laying, expanding and operating gas pipelines across the country.
The order will reduce the delay in approval of pipeline projects
This order of the government will reduce delays in approval of pipeline-related projects, simplify processes and provide more clear and predictable rules for investors. With this, authorized companies will get easy and uninterrupted access to lay and expand pipelines in different areas.
CGD network and PNG connection will expand rapidly
This initiative of the government will rapidly expand the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections. This will promote the use of clean fuel in homes, transportation and industries. The government says this will strengthen energy security, expand gas infrastructure and help move the country towards a clean, gas-based economy.
Emphasis on increasing the use of PNG
Let us tell you that the government has been busy promoting piped gas since the gas supply got disrupted due to the ongoing tension in the Middle East. The government is trying to reduce dependence on LPG cylinders and increase the use of piped gas. Piped cooking gas is not only available for domestic consumers, but it is also available for commercial use in hotels and restaurants. Not only this, PNG supplying companies are also giving various types of offers to the customers, so that more and more consumers are motivated to use PNG instead of LPG cylinders.