About CGD
- Pipeline Network: CGD network is an interconnected system of underground natural gas pipelines for supplying Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
- Natural gas is a relatively clean-burning fossil fuel which mainly comprises Methane (CH4) with a small percentage of other higher hydrocarbons
- 4 distinct segments: CNG is predominantly used as auto-fuel, and PNG is used in domestic, commercial and Industrial segments.
- Regulation: Under the PNGRB Act 2006, PNGRB grants authorization to the entities for developing a CGD network in specified geographical areas (GAs).
- Coverage: Over 33,753 Kms of natural gas trunk pipelines are authorized in the country out of which around 24,623 Kms of pipeline are currently operational
- After the latest (12th) bidding rounds, coverage is expected to nearly reach 100% soon, excluding only the Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.
- Growth: The Government of India plans to raise the share of natural gas in the energy basket from around 7% at present to 15% by 2030.