Gujarat tops in domestic PNG adoption against non-Ujjwala LPG connections
Another data set that points to growing domestic PNG use is from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). It says that Gujarat has a 39.7% share or 32.88 lakh domestic PNG connections against non-Ujjwala LPG connections of 82.75 lakh in the state. PPAC has put the number of domestic PNG connections at 35.93 lakh as of April 30, 2025.
Although Maharashtra has the highest number of domestic PNG connections at 40.42 lakh according to PPAC, Gujarat tops the country in terms of domestic PNG connections against non-Ujjwala LPG connections with around 39%, which is far higher than Maharashtra's 14%.
PPAC states that Gujarat is a clear leader in the adoption of PNG by commercial and industrial users. India has a total of 45,518 commercial PNG connections, out of which 24,122 are in Gujarat. Out of 20,556 industrial PNG connections nationwide, Gujarat has 5,851 connections at the end of April 2025.
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Milind Torawane, MD of Gujarat Gas Ltd, said, "Gujarat has always been a leader in the PNG segment, and over the years, the position has become stronger.
Gujarat had early discoveries of natural gas in Ankleshwar, Dahej, and Hazira, and PNG adoption started decades ago. In the last two decades, we have seen significant PNG adoption, and the main reason is the state govt's policy, which has supported the growth of PNG connections.
The pipeline network is key infrastructure, and the state enabled it widely in the last two decades. Also, 70% of the country's imported gas lands at Gujarat ports, which also plays an important role. It is user-friendly, so people have adopted this quickly in Gujarat because of infrastructure availability, and in new buildings in cities, gas connection has become a new normal."
Sources said that PNG adoption has been slower in the country than expected, and the govt is taking various steps to increase the share of gas as fuel in the country's energy basket.
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