Executive Summary:
This document addresses Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4755 regarding pipeline and natural gas infrastructure in the Dhubri Lok Sabha Constituency. It outlines steps being taken to improve natural gas supply, fuel storage, and CNG availability. Adani Total Gas Limited is authorized to develop the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network with targets to be achieved by 2031. There is no current proposal for setting up an Oil Depot in Dhubri.
Key Points / Main Content:
Natural Gas Infrastructure:
* The development of City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks, including PNG connections, CNG stations, and pipeline infrastructure, is carried out by authorized entities according to Petroleum Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) targets.
* Dhubri Lok Sabha Constituency is covered under a Geographical Area (GA) comprising Kokrajhar, Dhubri, South Salmara, Mankachar, and Goalpara districts.
* Adani Total Gas Limited was authorized in 2022 to develop CGD in the GA with a target of 311,962 PNG domestic connections, 62 CNG stations, and 962 InchKm of pipeline by 2031.
* As of May 31, 2025, Adani Total Gas Limited has established 5 CNG stations and laid 112 pipeline InchKm in the GA.
Fuel Storage and Distribution:
* Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) continuously expand the Retail Outlet (RO) network in rural and urban areas.
* ROs are set up based on field surveys, feasibility studies, and economic viability.
* As of August 1, 2025, PSU OMCs have 47 ROs in Dhubri District.
* There is currently no proposal to establish an Oil Depot Terminal in Dhubri Lok Sabha Constituency by PSU OMCs.
Impact Analysis:
Adani Total Gas Limited:
* Impact: Responsible for developing the CGD network in the GA including Dhubri, and must meet the MWP targets set by PNGRB by 2031.
* Action Required: Continue establishing PNG connections and CNG stations, and laying pipeline infrastructure according to the MWP targets.
PSU Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs):
* Impact: Responsible for maintaining and expanding the retail outlet network to ensure fuel availability.
* Action Required: Continue setting up ROs based on field surveys, feasibility studies, and economic viability, focusing on locations with sufficient potential.
Petroleum Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB):
* Impact: Responsible for overseeing the development of CGD networks by authorized entities.
* Action Required: Continue to monitor the progress of Adani Total Gas Limited in meeting the MWP targets for the Dhubri GA.
Residents and Industries of Dhubri Lok Sabha Constituency:
* Impact: Will benefit from improved access to natural gas and petroleum products.
* Action Required: None specified.
Key Entities Referenced
Dhubri Lok Sabha Constituency: A parliamentary constituency in Assam, India, which is the subject of the question regarding natural gas and petroleum infrastructure.
PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS: The ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas matters. The question is addressed to the minister of this ministry.
City Gas Distribution CGD Network: The network being developed to supply Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
Petroleum Natural Gas Regulatory Board PNGRB: The regulatory body that authorizes entities and provides Minimum Work Program (MWP) targets for City Gas Distribution (CGD) network development.
Adani Total Gas Limited: The entity authorized by PNGRB in 2022 for development of City Gas Distribution in Kokrajhar, Dhubri, South Salmara, Mankachar and Goalpara districts.
Kokrajhar, Dhubri, South Salmara, Mankachar and Goalpara districts: The geographical area (GA) covered under City Gas Distribution network, for which Adani Total Gas Limited is authorized.
Compressed Natural Gas CNG: An alternative fuel for vehicles, which the government is planning to expand the filling stations.
Public Sector Undertaking PSU Oil Marketing Companies OMCs: Companies involved in expanding the Retail Outlet network for petrol and diesel.
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4755
TO BE ANSWERED ON 21st August, 2025
PIPELINE AND NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE IN DHUBRI
4755. MD. RAKIBUL HUSSAIN:
पेट(cid:332)ोिलयम और (cid:366)ाकृ ितक गैस मं(cid:361)ी
Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:
(a) The steps being taken to improve the pipeline infrastructure for the supply of natural gas
to Dhubri Lok Sabha Constituency and surrounding areas to ensure that households and
industries have reliable access to energy;
(b) whether the Government is planning to expand fuel storage and distribution facilities in
this Constituency to ensure an uninterrupted supply of petroleum products especially
considering the region's strategic importance in the Northeast; and
(c) whether there is any plan to establish new petrol and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
filling stations in the said Constituency to support the growing vehicle population and
reduce reliance on imported petroleum products and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
पेट(cid:332)ोिलयम और (cid:366)ाकृ ितक गैस मं(cid:361)ालय म(cid:336) रा(cid:475)मं(cid:361)ी
((cid:373)ी सुरेश गोपी)
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUMAND NATURAL GAS
(SHRI SURESH GOPI)
(a) to(c) Providing Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, establishment of Compressed
Natural Gas (CNG) stations and laying of pipeline infrastructure are part of the development
of City Gas Distribution (CGD) Network and the same is carried out by the entities
authorised as per their Minimum work Program (MWP) targets provided by Petroleum &
Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). The authorised entities also supply natural gas to
customers in industrial sector in their Geographical Area (GA) as per the demand and techno-
commercial viability.
Dhubri Lok Sabha Constituency is covered under GA comprising Kokrajhar, Dhubri, South
Salmara, Mankachar and Goalpara districts. PNGRB has authorised Adani Total Gas Limited
(in 2022) for development of City Gas Distribution in Kokrajhar, Dhubri, South Salmara,
Mankachar and Goalpara districts GA with MWP target of providing 311962 PNG
(Domestic) connections, establishing 62 CNG Stations and laying 962 Inch-Km pipeline in
the GA by 2031. As on 31.05.2025, the authorized CGD entity has established 5 CNG
stations and laid 112 pipeline Inch-Km in the GA.Expansion of Retail Outlet (RO) network (in rural/urban) by Public Sector Undertaking
(PSU) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) is a continuous process to ensure adequate
availability of motor fuels such as petrol and diesel throughout the country. ROs are set up by
PSU OMCs at identified locations based on field survey and feasibility studies. Locations
having sufficient potential and which are economically viable are rostered in the Marketing
Plan for setting up ROs. As on 01.08.2025, PSU OMCs have 47 ROs in Dhubri District.
Opening of Oil Depot/ Terminal for storage of petroleum products by Public Sector Oil
Marketing Company (OMCs) is a continuous process based on the economic viability of the
Depot/ Terminal as per general supply & demand scenario of the region and optimization
study to achieve overall reduction in the cost of supplies. Currently, there is no proposal
under consideration for setting up of Oil Depot in Dhubri Lok Sabha Constituency by PSU
OMCs.
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