Work on CNG, PNG infrastructure begins in 50 more places

The work on developing infrastructure for compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) networks in 50 more places was initiated on Monday.

A commencement of work ceremony was held for these areas awarded under the tenth CGD Bidding Round for development of City Gas Development (CGD) Network.

Speaking at the occasion, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan said, “From 34 Geographical Areas in 2014, the CGD network is being expanded to 288 gas authorities throughout the country covering nearly 50 per cent of the geography and catering to nearly 70 per cent of the Indian population.”