+
Bengaluru To Gain Piped Natural Gas For 25,000 Homes
OIL & GAS

Bengaluru To Gain Piped Natural Gas For 25,000 Homes

The state government has approved the expansion of the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) network to provide piped natural gas (PNG) connections to more than 25,000 households and 69 commercial establishments in Bengaluru. The move was authorised amid concerns over liquefied petroleum gas supply due to the war in West Asia, and a letter dated 17 March from the chief secretary requested the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and four of the five corporations to grant road-cutting permissions on a priority and emergency basis.

The chief secretary suggested that the corporations may take a bank guarantee of Rs five mn from the agency to cover restoration and related costs. The letter noted that the GBA and the corporations had largely stopped allowing road cuts in the past year and that there had been resistance from local elected representatives and the traffic police to new work on busy thoroughfares.

Officials said the project will involve extensive road cutting to install the pipeline network and that significant disruption to commuters is likely while works are under way. The corporations and the authority will be required to coordinate traffic management and restoration schedules to limit inconvenience and to allow phased progression of the network roll-out.

Authorities indicated that prioritising the pipeline expansion is expected to provide an alternative cooking fuel and reduce reliance on cylinder supplies during supply fluctuations. The expansion is also intended to increase capacity for commercial users and strengthen the city's energy infrastructure over the medium term.

Local governments will need to balance the short term disruption with the anticipated long term benefits of PNG, including more stable supply and potential efficiencies for households and businesses. The plan envisages that once permissions are granted and work is scheduled, a sizable number of homes and establishments will progressively connect to the PNG network.

The state government has approved the expansion of the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) network to provide piped natural gas (PNG) connections to more than 25,000 households and 69 commercial establishments in Bengaluru. The move was authorised amid concerns over liquefied petroleum gas supply due to the war in West Asia, and a letter dated 17 March from the chief secretary requested the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and four of the five corporations to grant road-cutting permissions on a priority and emergency basis. The chief secretary suggested that the corporations may take a bank guarantee of Rs five mn from the agency to cover restoration and related costs. The letter noted that the GBA and the corporations had largely stopped allowing road cuts in the past year and that there had been resistance from local elected representatives and the traffic police to new work on busy thoroughfares. Officials said the project will involve extensive road cutting to install the pipeline network and that significant disruption to commuters is likely while works are under way. The corporations and the authority will be required to coordinate traffic management and restoration schedules to limit inconvenience and to allow phased progression of the network roll-out. Authorities indicated that prioritising the pipeline expansion is expected to provide an alternative cooking fuel and reduce reliance on cylinder supplies during supply fluctuations. The expansion is also intended to increase capacity for commercial users and strengthen the city's energy infrastructure over the medium term. Local governments will need to balance the short term disruption with the anticipated long term benefits of PNG, including more stable supply and potential efficiencies for households and businesses. The plan envisages that once permissions are granted and work is scheduled, a sizable number of homes and establishments will progressively connect to the PNG network.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

NABARD Holds Seminar on Vigilance, Integrity and Good Governance

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organised a seminar on “Vigilance: Strengthening Integrity and Good Governance” on 25 August 2026 at its Head Office in Mumbai as part of the ongoing Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2026 being observed from 17 August to 16 November 2026, with the theme “Probity for Prosperity."" The seminar was graced by Suresh N Patel, Former Central Vigilance Commissioner, Government of India, as the chief guest and keynote speaker.  The programme was attended by G S Rawat, Deputy Managing Director, Dr Ajay K Sood, Deputy Managing Dire..

Next Story
Equipment

XCMG Unveils World's First 14,000-Ton Ring Crane for Heavy Lifting

XCMG has announced that the first main unit of the world's first 14,000-ton ring crane has rolled off the production line, marking a historic breakthrough in ultra-heavy lifting technology. Jointly developed by XCMG and Sinopec Heavy Lifting & Transportation Co., Ltd., the crane will be the largest-capacity ring crane ever built, setting a new benchmark for major construction projects worldwide.The crane features a modular configuration comprising two main units that work in tandem. The first main unit has completed final assembly and can independently perform lifting operations. Once both..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Thriveni Logistics orders 200 tip trailers from Jagdamba trailers

Jagdamba Trailers (JTPL), one of India’s growing trailer manufacturers, has secured a significant order for 200 Tip Trailers from Thriveni Transport and Logistics Pvt. Ltd., a leading mining and logistics company serving operations across India and overseas.The order, placed for iron ore transportation, is a major milestone for JTPL, particularly as the company secured the business after competing with more than 10 established trailer manufacturers. It also strengthens an already successful relationship between the two companies. Approximately one and a half years ago, Thriveni Transport and..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code