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IGL Ensures Uninterrupted PNG Supply to Hospitals Amid Qatar Force Majeure

Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has issued a clarification stating that Piped Natural Gas (PNG) supplies to hospitals and essential services remain stable and uninterrupted. This follows the company's response to a force majeure declaration by Qatar on March 3, which initially raised concerns about potential disruptions. IGL has since secured alternate supply arrangements and prioritised delivery to the medical sector to ensure healthcare operations face no hurdles. The company is coordinating with upstream suppliers and has urged the public to disregard speculative reports about gas distribution.

Key Points: IGL: PNG Supply to Hospitals Stable, No Shortage

  • IGL counters reports of PNG supply disruptions
  • Supply stabilized after Qatar's force majeure declaration
  • Prioritized delivery to healthcare sector
  • Public urged to disregard unverified information
  • Coordinating with suppliers for seamless flow
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PNG supply to hospitals, essential service establishments remains stable and uninterrupted: IGL

IGL clarifies PNG supply to hospitals and essential services is stable and uninterrupted, securing alternate arrangements after Qatar's force majeure.

"PNG supply to hospitals and other essential service establishments remains stable and uninterrupted. - IGL statement"

New Delhi, March 15

Indraprastha Gas Limited issued a clarification on Saturday that Piped Natural Gas supplies to hospitals and essential service establishments remain stable and uninterrupted, countering recent media reports regarding potential disruptions in the region.

The company moved to address concerns following a force majeure declaration by Qatar on March 3. According to an IGL statement, while customers were initially advised of possible disruptions immediately after the declaration, the utility provider has since secured alternate arrangements to stabilise the supply chain. The company confirmed that there is currently no shortage of natural gas in the country.

"Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) would like to clarify that PNG supply to hospitals and other essential service establishments remains stable and uninterrupted. Just in the aftermath of Qatar declaring force majeure on 3 March, all customers had been advised about the possible disruption due to the force majeure. Immediate arrangements were made by IGL to ensure alternate supplies and now there is no shortage of natural gas in the country. IGL had made all necessary arrangements to ensure regular and reliable gas supply to critical institutions such as hospitals, healthcare facilities, and other essential service providers," the company stated.

IGL emphasised that it has prioritised PNG delivery to the medical sector to ensure that healthcare operations face no energy-related hurdles.

The distributor is currently coordinating with upstream suppliers to monitor the situation and maintain a seamless flow to priority consumers. "We understand the importance of uninterrupted energy supply for medical and healthcare operations. Accordingly, IGL has prioritised the supply of PNG to essential services, and there is no disruption expected in supply to hospitals. Accordingly, IGL has prioritised the supply of PNG to essential services, and there is no disruption expected in supply to hospitals," the statement said.

The company urged the public to disregard unverified information regarding the status of gas distribution. "All our customers are requested not to be guided by speculative reports, and may contact IGL for any clarification or support. We remain committed to providing safe, reliable, and uninterrupted PNG supply to all our valued customers," the statement noted.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the clarification is welcome, it highlights our over-dependence on foreign gas. We need to push harder on domestic biogas and renewable energy projects. Jai Hind!
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Aman W
Responsible move by IGL to prioritize hospitals. In a country like ours, any disruption to healthcare can have massive consequences. Hope they maintain this vigilance.
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Sarah B
The initial advisory must have caused a lot of anxiety for hospital administrators. Better communication from the start would have been ideal, but glad the situation is under control now.
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Vikram M
Good to see a PSU taking proactive steps. But what about the supply to regular households and CNG vehicles? The statement only talks about essential services. A little more info would be helpful.
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Karthik V
This is how crisis management should be done. Identify the critical sectors (hospitals), secure supply, and then inform the public. Kudos to the team for handling the Qatar situation. 💪

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