1. INTRODUCTION
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), Government of India, has launched the City Gas Distribution (CGD) initiative to promote the use of natural gas and increase its share in the country’s energy mix from 6.7% in 2023 to 15% by 2030, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions. The Rajasthan City Gas Distribution Policy 2025 aims to strengthen gas pipeline infrastructure to address the growing energy needs in line with the commitments made at COP-26.
2. VISION
The Rajasthan CGD Policy 2025 aims to establish a robust CGD network, ensuring reliable and safe access to clean energy for households, industries, and transportation in the State.
3. OBJECTIVES
- 1. Facilitate the rapid development of CGD infrastructure, expand access to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across sectors, and encourage the adoption of natural gas as a clean and green energy source.
- 2. Establish a standardised, uniform, and time-bound framework for permissions, clearances, and charges to streamline operations and attract investments.
- 3. Encourage CGD entities to collaborate with local bodies in developing Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants and supporting initiatives under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
- 4. Expand access to PNG for domestic, industrial, and commercial sectors and CNG for transport, focusing on non-attainment cities, smart cities and the National Capital Region in Rajasthan.
4. TARGETS
Rajasthan is divided into 17 Geographical Areas (GAs) authorised to 13 entities with defined Minimum Work Programme (MWP) for CGD network. The targets upto 31 March 2029 are defined below:
- 1. ~79.71 lakh Domestic Piped Natural Gas (DPNG) connections.
- 2. Development of ~1019 CNG stations, ensuring accessibility to the transport sector.
- 3. Laying of ~34,877 inch-kilometre steel pipeline infrastructure.