New Delhi: India‘s natural gas consumption has surged to 43,696 million standard cubic meters (MMSCM) from April to November 2023, outpacing domestic production which stood at 24,081 MMSCM for the same period, according to Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (PPAC). This disparity underscores the nation’s growing appetite for natural gas amid an energy shift.
The data further highlighted that the country’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure has reached a new milestone with the establishment of 6,088 stations. Additionally, the PPAC reported a substantial rise in Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections across India, now totaling 1,19,07,403 domestic, 39,586 commercial, and 17,648 industrial connections, signalling a robust move towards cleaner fuel options.
Uttar Pradesh leads the tally with an impressive 14,72,406 domestic PNG connections, while Gujarat boasts the highest number of CNG stations at 31,57,238. In the industrial sector, Rajasthan has made notable headway, connecting 1,612 establishments to the PNG network, data released by the oil ministry showed.
This marked increase in the natural gas infrastructure reflects India’s strategic pivot towards a lower-emission economy, with the government heavily investing in gas connectivity to ensure a steady transition from traditional fuels.
