National drive to promote adoption of PNG, CNG begins in Thiruvananthapuram

THINK Gas, one of India’s leading City Gas Distribution (CGD) players which is implementing the city gas project in Thiruvananthapuram, kickstarted the ‘Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) National Drive 2.0’ in Kerala, affirming its commitment to accelerating the adoption of natural gas as a cleaner and safer alternate fuel option. As part of the initiative, the agency flagged off a CNG awareness auto rally with participation from over 50 auto-rickshaws the other day, aimed at creating awareness on the benefits of using compressed natural gas (CNG). The rally commenced from THINK Gas Station at Chackai, engaging commuters and citizens along the route.

The event also marked the inauguration of the first high-rise domestic piped natural gas (DPNG) connection in the area, highlighting infrastructure readiness for smart fuel option in urban homes. As part of the PNGRB National Drive 2.0, THINK Gas has committed to connecting 7,500 PNG customers within the Geographical Area (GA) and has already built a gas distribution ecosystem, with 55,444 households connected, 47 operational CNG stations, and an extensive pipeline network of 1,507 km of medium-density polyethylene (MDPE) and 90 km of steel pipelines, enabling safe and uninterrupted access to natural gas across residential and mobility segments.

The agency also inaugurated its first domestic (Piped Natural Gas) connection in Mararikulam in Alappuzha, where the agency has also committed to connecting 7,500 PNG customers between January 1 and March 31 under the PNGRB National Drive 2.0. The agency has already established a gas distribution ecosystem, with 55,444 households connected, 47 operational CNG stations, and an extensive pipeline network comprising 1,507 km of MDPE pipelines and 90 km of steel pipelines, ensuring safe, reliable, and uninterrupted access to natural gas across residential and mobility segments in Alappuzha, said a statement here on Saturday.