R ARIVANANTHAM
GANDHINAGAR, JULY 26
Bharat’s Model State of Gujarat is actively contributing towards achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat is channeling economic development through environmentally friendly policies.
- Domestic PNG connections surge from 30.78 lakhs to 32.53 lakhs between July 2023 & February 2024
- While Gujarat has 23,445 commercial PNG connections, it has 5,786 industrial PNG connections, significantly higher than other states in the country
- The significant progress under the leadership of CM Bhupendra Patel demonstrates Gujarat’s unwavering commitment to meeting the Prime Minister’s vision of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070: Gujarat State Energy and Petrochemicals Minister Kanubhai Desai
According to data from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Gujarat saw an increase of nearly 2 lakh domestic PNG connections between August 2023 and February 2024. The state recorded 3,078,162 domestic PNG connections on July 31, 2023, which increased to 3,253,175 by February 29, 2024. This 5.6% rise in seven months, with an addition of 1,75,013 new connections, signifies substantial progress in PNG usage.
Gujarat leads the nation in commercial and industrial PNG connections
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)
Commercial PNG Connections (Top Five States)
On this remarkable achievement, Gujarat State Energy and Petrochemicals Minister Kanubhai Desai said, “When Hon’ble 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 Shri 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 kilometers, which expanded to 34,832 kilometers 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.
