Most city gas distribution projects running behind schedule: FICCI report

City gas distribution (CGD) projects are not able to keep up with the timelines set by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), according to a report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).

The report released earlier this week said that barring Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region), Mumbai and Gujarat, CGD development has been slow due to lack of major anchor customers in non-metros, lack of policy and judicial support and local or state level clearances and administrative challenges.

Noting that the CGD industry poses some state level challenges, the report said, “Pipeline laying has faced land acquisition challenges due to local farmers’ protest and unviable routes proposed by state governments, causing major project delays.”