HPCL officials said the expansion would encourage consumers to shift from LPG cylinders to PNG by providing an uninterrupted fuel supply, improved safety and greater convenience.
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The expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure in West Bengal’s Nadia received a major boost with the commissioning of a District Regulating Station (DRS) at Chakdah and the launch of a new domestic PNG connection, strengthening the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in the district.
The District Regulating Station, which regulates gas pressure before supply to consumers, was inaugurated by Jayanta Narayan Das, Member (Technical), Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), in the presence of Animesh Kumar Sinha, Head of City Gas Distribution, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), and other senior company officials.
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Das also inaugurated a domestic PNG connection in the Chakdah Municipality area, extending piped natural gas services to more households.
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HPCL officials said the expansion would encourage consumers to shift from LPG cylinders to PNG by providing an uninterrupted fuel supply, improved safety and greater convenience.
According to the company, PNG supply has already commenced in several parts of the Kalyani subdivision, including Gayeshpur, Kataganj and Shaguna Gram Panchayat, where households are gradually adopting piped natural gas as an alternative to conventional LPG cylinders.
On the same day, Das flagged off domestic PNG infrastructure work at Elita Garden Vista, a residential complex in Kolkata.
Addressing residents, he highlighted the benefits of PNG, including continuous fuel availability, enhanced safety, ease of use and freedom from the inconvenience of handling LPG cylinders.
HPCL said the latest initiatives would further strengthen the City Gas Distribution network across Nadia and North 24 Parganas while supporting the Centre’s vision of building a gas-based economy.
The projects are aligned with the Government of India’s target of increasing the share of natural gas in the country’s energy basket to 15 per cent by 2030.
Company officials said the expansion of PNG infrastructure would promote cleaner, safer and more sustainable energy solutions for urban households across West Bengal.
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