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Rl'ys to replace LPG, diesel with PNG at 22 sites

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In short

The agreement targets 22 distinct operational locations, introducing piped natural gas to kitchens, staff housing, and boilers across five mechanized laundries in the capital region. Indraprastha Gas Limited projects consumption under this partnership will reach 8,000 to 10,000 SCMD as regional pipelines reach cities like Ajmer, Banda, Rewari, and Muzaffarnagar. Authorities may later broaden the pipeline network into departmental hospitals and residential complexes. Ultimately, the realized financial savings and environmental gains will depend on market pricing, equipment efficiency, and local usage patterns.

Key points

  • Switching to pipeline fuel removes the logistical complications of storing and managing b…: Switching to pipeline fuel removes the logistical complications of storing and managing bulk diesel and commercial LPG cylinders.
  • Railway administrators are actively considering expanding pipeline gas access into nearby…: Railway administrators are actively considering expanding pipeline gas access into nearby railway residential colonies and operational hospitals.
  • The collaborative initiative aligns with the government's National PNG Drive 3.0 to lesse…: The collaborative initiative aligns with the government's National PNG Drive 3.0 to lessen reliance on costly imported fuel subsidies.

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Which railway stations and facilities will switch to PNG?

Five mechanised laundries at Delhi Sarai Rohilla, Old Delhi, Anand Vihar Terminal, Hazrat Nizamuddin and New Delhi will use PNG for their boiler operations.Read more - UP's first Vande Bharat Sleeper is here! New Delhi-Varanasi train: Timings, stoppages & ticket prices; PM Modi says it will connect faith with modernity

Other railway establishments covered by the agreement include kitchens and accommodation facilities used by railway officials and staff.

IGL expects natural gas consumption under the arrangement to rise to 8,000-10,000 SCMD over the coming years as pipeline infrastructure and connectivity improve across its authorised geographical areas, including Ajmer, Banda, Rewari and Muzaffarnagar.

The agreement was signed on Friday in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. It is aimed at expanding natural gas use among institutional and commercial consumers while reducing dependence on conventional fuels.

IGL says railway partnership can reduce dependence on imported fuels

IGL Chairman Subhankar Sen said the collaboration could help Indian Railways replace a substantial quantity of LPG with natural gas and reduce its reliance on…

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