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Key Points

India is aggressively pursuing a low-carbon growth strategy under Minister Hardeep Puri's leadership. The country plans to double natural gas's contribution to its energy mix from 6% to 15% by 2030. Significant infrastructure expansion includes growing the gas pipeline network and increasing LNG capacity substantially. These efforts are complemented by renewable energy initiatives and waste-to-wealth conversion through CBG plants.

Key Points: Hardeep Puri Says India Natural Gas Share to Double by 2030

  • Natural gas share to rise from 6% to 15% in India's energy mix by 2030
  • Gas pipeline network expansion from 25,429 km to 33,475 km planned
  • 113 CBG plants converting waste to wealth with 78 more coming
  • Renewable energy costs to drop 5% with GST tax reduction
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Share of natural gas in India's energy mix will double to 15 pc by 2030: Minister

Union Minister Hardeep Puri announces India's natural gas share in energy mix will rise from 6% to 15% by 2030, highlighting green hydrogen and pipeline expansion.

"India is pressing ahead with an ambitious low-carbon growth strategy - Hardeep Singh Puri"

New Delhi, Sep 12

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that India is pressing ahead with an ambitious low-carbon growth strategy, and the natural gas contribution in the country's energy mix is set to rise from 6 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030.

In a post on social media platform X, Puri reiterated that India will achieve 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030. The government's notable initiatives include the distribution of 4 billion LED bulbs under the UJALA scheme and 10.33 crore LPG connections through the Ujjwala Yojana, he said.

He informed on the social media platform that the government is working towards a 5 million metric tonne green hydrogen target and indigenous aluminium battery technology.

He highlighted that India's syngas and coal gasification at Talcher is leading an industrial shift. As many as 113 CBG plants are running, converting waste to wealth, the minister said, adding that 78 plants are expected to be launched soon.

Further, the country will expand its gas pipeline network from 25,429 km to 33,475 km by 2030, while LNG capacity is expected to grow from 52.7 MMTPA to 66.7 MMTPA.

The minister highlighted India's achievement of connecting 1.52 crore households with piped natural gas (PNG) and the expansion of CNG stations to over 8,150 nationwide.

India's renewable energy sector projects are expected to see a 5 per cent cost reduction as the GST Council reduced taxes on solar photovoltaic modules and wind turbine generators.

The rate cut on this equipment from 12 per cent to 5 per cent will lower capital costs for upcoming solar and wind power projects by around 5 per cent, allowing developers to provide more competitive electricity tariffs.

HSBC Global Investment Research had projected the commissioning of 11.7 GW of thermal power, 3.8 GW of hydropower, and 36 GW of solar power in India during FY26. The overall power demand increased 4.4 per cent YoY in August and over 2 per cent in July upon a low base.

- IANS

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Priya S
Ujjwala Yojana has already transformed lives in rural India. Now with increased gas pipeline network, more families will have access to clean cooking fuel. Hope the government ensures affordability too.
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Aman W
While the targets are ambitious, I hope the execution matches the vision. We've seen delays in renewable projects before. The 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030 seems challenging but achievable if implemented properly.
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Sarah B
The waste to wealth concept through CBG plants is brilliant! Converting agricultural waste into energy can solve both pollution and energy problems. Hope they expand this to more states.
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Vikram M
GST reduction on solar equipment is a welcome move. This will make renewable energy more affordable for common people. Looking forward to seeing more rooftop solar installations across India.
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Nisha Z
Good progress but we need to focus more on domestic production. Import dependence for energy makes us vulnerable to global price fluctuations. Atmanirbhar Bharat should include energy security too.

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