THINK Gas plans 6,000 new residential natural gas connections and expands infrastructure in Bhopal & Rajgarh, promoting cleaner energy access.

Bhopal, Jun 25 (PTI) City gas distribution company THINK Gas on Thursday said it aims to expand its residential customer base by planning 6,000 new connections over the next six months, alongside 25 new commercial and industrial connections.

The company announced continued progress in expanding its natural gas infrastructure across the Bhopal and Rajgarh Geographical Areas (GAs).

“The continued expansion of our pipeline network and customer base in Bhopal reflects the growing acceptance of natural gas as a reliable and cleaner energy source.

“Through sustained investments in infrastructure, expansion of our CNG network and initiatives such as LPG-Free Zones, we are committed to making clean energy more accessible to households, businesses and industries across the region while supporting India’s long-term energy transition goals,” D.S. Durgesh, Regional Head for THINK Gas in (BNR) -Bhopal and Shivpuri GA, told reporters.

The company has commissioned approximately 189 km of steel pipeline, with a total of 206 km laid and under maintenance across the region, alongside an extensive PE pipeline network that has brought Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connectivity within reach of over 80,000 households.

The company currently operates 42 CNG stations in GA, including an LCNG station at Bagroda, with nine additional stations, including upgrades, scheduled for commissioning in the next six months.

THINK Gas residential customer base currently stands at 29,139 gas-flowing connections out of 43,000 total installed connections, supported by 117 commercial and 49 industrial customers. Network expansion continues to extend coverage into key industrial belts including Bagroda Industrial Area, Govindpura, Acharpura and Pilukhedi, the official added.

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