Oil companies told to address domestic gas supply challenges
Amaravati: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials and oil companies to address domestic gas supply challenges arising due to global conflicts. He emphasised the need to promote the use of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) as a preferred alternative.
Reviewing on domestic gas supply with officials at secretariat on Friday, the Chief Minister instructed officials to create awareness among beneficiaries of the Deepam scheme about the advantages of switching to PNG. He noted that beneficiaries who opt for PNG will continue to receive the subsidy provided under the Deepam scheme and orders to this effect should be issued immediately. He also stressed the importance of clearly informing beneficiaries that they can retain their scheme benefits even after migrating to PNG connections.
The Chief Minister assessed measures being taken by oil companies to expand PNG connections and overcome supply constraints. He set a target of providing 1 million (10 lakh) PNG connections within the next six months, directing officials to ensure there is no delay in achieving this goal.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that the domestic gas situation is expected to normalise soon.
Reviewing the delay in Srikakulam'Kakinada natural gas pipeline project, the Chief Minister sought explanations from officials. Upon being informed that certain decisions are pending at the Central level, he directly spoke with Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas and urged the Minister to expedite completion of the project, noting that the tendering process has already been completed.
The Union Minister responded positively and assured that the matter would be reviewed soon and necessary action taken to accelerate the project.
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