NewKerala.com

Gas Supply Boost: Fertilizer Plants Get 95% Allocation, PNG Connections Surge

The government has announced a 5% increase in gas allocation to fertilizer plants, bringing their supply to approximately 95% of average consumption. Significant progress has been made in expanding the PNG network, with over 4.15 lakh connections gasified since March 2026 and more than 26,000 consumers surrendering their LPG connections. To encourage a shift to cleaner fuels, states are being offered an additional 10% allocation of commercial LPG if they facilitate a long-term transition from LPG to PNG. Furthermore, a model policy for Compressed Biogas (CBG) development has been created to guide states in building a sustainable energy ecosystem.

Key Points: Govt Enhances Gas to Fertilizer Plants, 4.15 Lakh PNG Connections Added

  • Fertilizer plant gas allocation raised to 95%
  • Over 4.15 lakh new PNG connections gasified
  • 26,000+ consumers surrender LPG for PNG
  • States offered extra LPG for PNG transition
2 min read

Gas allocation to fertiliser plants enhanced to 95 pc, 4.15 lakh PNG connections gasified: Govt

Government increases gas allocation for fertilizer plants to 95%, reports over 4.15 lakh new PNG connections gasified and significant commercial LPG sales.

"about 4.15 lakh PNG connections have been gasified - Petroleum Ministry"

New Delhi, April 11

The government on Saturday said that the overall gas allocation to fertiliser plants is being further enhanced by 5 per cent to reach approximately 95 per cent of their six-month average consumption, based on available inventory and scheduled LNG cargo arrivals.

Consumers have been prioritised with 100 per cent supply to domestic PNG and CNG transport.

Since March 2026, about 4.15 lakh PNG connections have been gasified and about 4.55 lakh additional customers have registered for new connections. Till date, more than 26,000 PNG consumers have surrendered their LPG connections, informed Petroleum Ministry.

Moreover, about 1,13,233 MT of commercial LPG (equivalent to over 60 lakh of 19-kg LPG cylinders) has been sold since March 14, 2026.

On March 10, 7,140 MT of commercial LPG (equivalent to more than 3.76 lakh 19-kg LPG cylinders) was sold.

According to the ministry, CGD entities have also been advised to prioritise PNG connections for commercial establishments such as hotels, restaurants and canteens, to address concerns regarding the availability of commercial LPG. CGD companies including IGL, MGL, GAIL Gas and BPCL are offering incentives for domestic and commercial PNG connections.

The government said that states/UTs and Central Ministries have been requested to expedite approvals required for expansion of CGD networks.

The government has offered all States/UTs additional 10 per cent allocation of commercial LPG to States provided they can help in long term transition from LPG to PNG. Eighteen states/UTs are already receiving additional commercial LPG allocation linked to PNG expansion reforms.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has adopted an Accelerated Approval Framework for CGD infrastructure for three months to process applications on priority.

To encourage cleaner, more secure and self-reliant energy future, the government has developed a model draft State CBG Policy.

The model policy is intended to serve as a comprehensive flexible guiding framework to enable States to create their own investor-friendly and implementation-oriented ecosystem for CBG development.

Those states which opt for this will be prioritised for the next tranche of additional allocation of commercial LPG, said the government.

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

S
Sarah B
The numbers on PNG connections are impressive, but the real test is the last-mile delivery and customer service. I got a PNG connection last year and the billing issues took months to resolve. Infrastructure is key.
P
Priya S
Prioritizing hotels and restaurants for PNG is a smart move. As a small dhaba owner, the fluctuation in LPG cylinder prices hurts. A stable PNG supply would be a big relief for our monthly expenses. Hope they expedite the network in our area.
A
Aditya G
While the push for PNG and CBG is good for energy security, I have a respectful criticism. The article mentions "March 2026" and "March 14, 2026". Is this a typo? We are in 2024. Clarity in government communication is important to maintain trust.
K
Karthik V
The focus on Compressed Biogas (CBG) policy is the most exciting part. Turning agri-waste and municipal waste into energy is a win-win. Creates rural jobs and reduces imports. Hope states adopt this model policy quickly. 🇮🇳
M
Michael C
Accelerated approvals for gas infrastructure is crucial. Often, projects get stuck in state-level clearances for years. A three-month fast-track window by MoRTH could be a game-changer if implemented effectively across all departments.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50