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The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Gas project provides 13,480 PNG connections across Thiruvananthapuram city
The piped natural gas (PNG) network being laid as part of the ongoing city gas project has so far provided 13,480 PNG connections. THINK Gas (formerly known as AG&P Pratham), the company which undertakes the city gas distribution (CGD) project here, said they are planning to strengthen their presence in the capital by providing 6,000 additional connections by September. As part of the project, areas under active development include Sreekaryam, Edavacode, Ulloor, Akkulam, Anamugham, Kadakampally, Attipra and Kulathoor. There was a delay in providing 2,000 connections in areas like Sreevaraham, Palkulangara, and Perunthanni due to delays in road-cutting permissions of the Defects Liability Period (DLP) roads. Pipeline laying work along the national highway 66 will be completed by May 31 to avoid monsoon disruptions. Thonnakkal plant The recently set-up Thonnakkal plant has higher capacity than the Kochuveli facility, which will support gas distribution to Murukkumpuzha and Pallipuram. Already, 500 households in Mangalapuram panchayat (including the Pallipuram CRPF camp) are connected, where the completion of household connections is expected by July. Also, new CNG stations are being developed at Vizhinjam, Kamaleswaram, and Nalanchira. There are a total of 20 CNG outlets in Thiruvananthapuram district. Varkala CNG station became operational on May 16. The upcoming Vizhinjam station is expected to support port-based truck container movement once cargo operations begin, said company officials. The company has so far spent a sum of ₹700 crore for laying 584 km of MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene) pipelines and 48 km of steel pipelines in Thiruvananthapuram district as part of transporting the gas. It has also been employing horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to reduce road damage and traffic disruptions, said the officials.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
THINK Gas to set up two LNG filling hubs in AP
THINK Gas, City Gas Distribution (CGD) company, has announced the roll out of two new LNG filling hubs at Nellore and Anantapur districts in Andhra Pradesh. Along with these, another LNG filling hub is coming up at Vallam in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram District. These three new fuelling points are expected to be operational by September 25. As a merged CGD entity of AG&P Pratham and THINK Gas, now operating under the THINK Gas brand, the company has focused on long-haul clean mobility infrastructure. In addition to these three hubs, three more LNG fuelling points will become operational by December 2025. It is integrating the new LNG hubs with its well-established LCNG stations. THINK Gas Managing Director and CEO Abhilesh Gupta said, 'The addition of six new LNG filling hubs at our existing LCNG Stations marks a major milestone in our mission to accelerate the adoption of low-emission fuels in the heavy commercial vehicle segment and also drives economic growth by providing fleet operators with cost-effective fuel.' 'We currently operate 18 LCNG stations across our authorised geographical areas. These stations are now being equipped with LNG dispensing capabilities to support the growing demand for long-haul, low-emission transport solutions,' he said.
United News of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
THINK Gas expands LNG footprint with strategic launch of 6 new dispensing stations
Hyderabad, May 19 (UNI) THINK Gas, India's leading City Gas Distribution (CGD) company, is accelerating country's transition towards low-emission transport for long-haul heavy duty truck mobility with the strategic rollout of 3 (three) new LNG filling hubs/points after the successful operation of its flagship LNG station at Bagroda, Bhopal. As a merged CGD entity of AG&P Pratham and THINK Gas, now operating under the THINK Gas brand, the 3 new LNG fuelling hubs/points, strategically located to serve long-haul mobility, will be in Anantapur, Nellore (in Andhra Pradesh), and Vallam (in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram District), and are expected to be operational by September '25. In addition, 3 more LNG fuelling hubs/points will become operational by December 2025, reinforcing the company's focus on long-haul clean mobility infrastructure', the company said in a release on Monday. THINK Gas is integrating the new LNG hubs with its well-established LCNG Stations (Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas), allowing for seamless distribution, enhanced infrastructure utilisation, and efficient service delivery to fleet operators and logistics providers. Abhilesh Gupta, Managing Director and CEO, THINK Gas said 'The addition of 6 new LNG filling hubs/points at our existing LCNG Stations marks a major milestone in our mission to accelerate the adoption of low-emission fuels in the heavy commercial vehicle segment and also drives economic growth by providing fleet operators with cost-effective fuel' 'We currently operate 18 LCNG stations across our authorised geographical areas and these stations are now being equipped with LNG dispensing capabilities to support the growing demand for long-haul, low-emission transport solutions," he said. India is aiming to boost Natural Gas's share in its energy mix from 6 percent to 15 percent by 2030 in line with the Prime Minister of India's vision, and scalable LNG infrastructure will be the bedrock of that transition. With supportive government policies, increasing OEM participation, and mounting pressure on the logistics sector to decarbonize, fleet operators are rapidly transitioning from diesel to LNG, drawn by its cleaner emissions profile and compelling operating economics. THINK Gas operates India's largest LNG carrier fleet, comprising 61 specialized transport trucks that ensure a reliable, nationwide supply of clean fuel. Backed by a strong logistics backbone and 18 operational LCNG stations, the company is uniquely positioned to serve long-haul freight corridors and key industrial hubs with efficiency and scale. This newly announced infrastructure push will enable LNG-powered vehicles to seamlessly refuel across key national routes, reducing dependence on traditional fuels while cutting emissions significantly, the release added. UNI KNR BD
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
THINK Gas to set up six new LNG fuelling hubs by end of 2025
New Delhi: City Gas Distribution company THINK Gas announced the rollout of six new LNG fuelling hubs to support long-haul heavy-duty truck transport across key locations in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Three of the stations will be commissioned by September 2025 and the remaining three by December 2025. The company said the new LNG fuelling points will be set up at Anantapur and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, and Vallam in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram district. These will be integrated with THINK Gas's existing LCNG stations to facilitate LNG dispensing. 'India is entering a new era of energy transformation, and at THINK Gas, we are proud to be at the forefront of that journey,' said Abhilesh Gupta, Managing Director and CEO, THINK Gas. 'The addition of 6 (six) new LNG filling hubs/points at our existing LCNG Stations marks a major milestone in our mission to accelerate the adoption of low-emission fuels in the heavy commercial vehicle segment and also drives economic growth by providing fleet operators with cost-effective fuel.' The company currently operates 18 LCNG stations across its authorised areas. These stations are being upgraded with LNG dispensing capabilities. India is aiming to raise the share of natural gas in its energy mix from around 6 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030. Gupta said, 'We currently operate 18 LCNG stations across our authorised geographical areas. These stations are now being equipped with LNG dispensing capabilities to support the growing demand for long-haul, low-emission transport solutions.' THINK Gas operates a fleet of 61 LNG carriers to ensure nationwide supply and is targeting national freight corridors and industrial hubs with its infrastructure expansion. The company's Net Metering service enables real-time tracking of fuel usage, while its Boil-off Gas (BoG) management system prevents methane release. THINK Gas is collaborating with OEMs, logistics firms, and transporters to ensure vehicle availability matches the expansion of its LNG fuelling infrastructure. The company is actively engaging along routes including the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and the Eastern and Southern freight corridors.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
City's piped gas network expands with new liquefied compressed natural gas plant at Thonnakkal
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major boost to state capital's gas infrastructure, a new high-capacity liquefied compressed natural gas (LCNG) plant began operations at Life Science Park in Thonnakkal. This is the second LCNG facility in the district, after a plant established at Kochuveli in Jan new plant is expected to accelerate the pace and reach of piped natural gas (PNG) connections across both urban and rural areas. Commissioned on March 30, Thonnakkal LCNG plant , operated by AG&P Pratham , has now been rebranded as THINK Gas. The company started providing piped gas to 500 households in Mangalapuram panchayat, including residents of Pallipuram CRPF camp. Installing connections in this area is expected to be completed by V Nagendran, regional head of THINK Gas, said the Thonnakkal plant had more capacity than the facility at Kochuveli and would support gas distribution to nearby localities of Murukkumpuzha and Pallipuram. "Gas pipeline installation is progressing along NH 66, and pipe laying will be completed by May 31 to avoid disruption during monsoon," he completed PNG connections in the city touch 13,480. The company plans to provide 6,000 additional connections within city limits by Aug or Sept. Areas under development include Sreekaryam, Edavacode, Ulloor, Akkulam, Anamugham and Kadakampally. However, around 2,000 pending connections in Sreevaraham, Palkulangara and Perunthanni have been delayed due to defects liability period, a post-construction warranty timeframe during which roads cannot be excavated. "Pipe-laying work will slow down during monsoon but household connections will continue," said Nagendran. Besides residential pipeline network, city's gas infrastructure is being strengthened by setting up new CNG stations. Facilities are coming up at Vizhinjam, Kamaleswaram and Nalanchira, while a new station at Varkala became operational on Monday. Vizhinjam station is particularly significant, as it will serve truck containers involved in port-based trade after the port becomes active for gateway cargo total pipeline laid in the district now spans 307km at a cost of Rs 700 crore. A key feature of pipeline work was the extensive use of horizontal directional drilling, a trenchless technology that minimises road damage and traffic disruptions. This method is especially useful for laying pipelines under canals and urban new developments in Thiruvananthapuram are expected to not only enhance energy efficiency but also offer households an economical alternative for cooking and energy efficiency Commissioned on March 30 & operated by AG&P PrathamPiped gas provided to 500 households in Mangalapuram panchayatPipeline installation along NH 66 likely to be completed by May 31 Areas under development include Sreekaryam, Edavacode, Ulloor, Akkulam, Anamugham and Kadakampally307km - total pipeline laid in district at a cost of Rs 700 crore
