It has been almost a year since a road show for piped natural gas (PNG) distribution network for Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram districts was organised. However, the project is yet to take off in these geographical areas (GAs) as a case has been filed against successful bidders in these areas.
According to data provided by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) that auctions the GAs, Chennai and Tiruvallur were to get some 33 lakh connections and Kancheepuram 11.51 lakh connections. These cities will also get compressed natural gas stations on the lines of Delhi and other cities for use by automobiles. Chennai and Tiruvallur will get 222 CNG stations and Kancheepuram 111 CNG stations in phases.
