NGS Conclave on Innovations 2026
(Innovations to achieve Operational Enhancement & Excellence in Natural Gas Transmission, CGD, LNG and Future-Ready Infrastructure)
Date: 6–7th August, 2026 Venue: CSOI, KG, Marg, New Delhi
Presentations
Day 1: “Technical Session – I: Innovations in Pipeline Integrity, Leak Detection, Compressor Reliability & Energy Optimisation”
1. Innovations in Pipeline Integrity Management: Advance Leak Detection, AIPowered Monitoring, Smart Inspection, Corrosion Control & Predictive Risk Assessment – Shri Gokul Kannan & Shri Rohit Malhotra, GAIL
2. Digital Innovations in Pipeline Integrity Management: AI, Smart Technologies & Predictive Asset Reliability – Md Amid, IOCL
3. Next-Generation Mobile Leak Detection for Safer & Smarter Urban Gas Networks – Shri D Maratha, MGL
4. Innovations in Centrifugal Compressor Management: AI-Driven Performance Optimization, Reliability & Predictive Maintenance – Shri Anmol Kumar Mishra & Shri Shashi Shekhar, GAIL
5 Innovations in Energy Efficiency, Emission Reduction & Sustainable CNG Compressor Operations – Shri Anbarasan, Kirloskar Pneumatic
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Day 1: Technical Session – II: Innovative Business Models & Emerging Opportunities in LNG, Natural Gas and Future Fuels
1 LNG, Hydrogen & emmerging Energy Solutions: Shaping tomorrow’s landscape – R K Jha, GAIL
2. Innovations in safe Handling, Storage & Retail outlets for LNG for Heavy-Duty – Shri Shivank Bholanath & Ms. Neha Gupta, PLL
3. Transport, Mining & Marine Applications for decarburization & zero emission n Renewable Energy Integration in CNG Compression: Towards Low-Carbon City Gas Operations – Shri Pratap Ayarekar, MGL
4. Innovations for integration of LNG-CBG-Hydrogen Hubs: A Multi-Fuel Energy Business Model – Shri Ravi Dagar, IGL
Day 2: “Technical Session – I: Digitalization, Automation & Smart Operations in Gas Infrastructure”
1. Smart Flow Meter Validation & Digital Assurance for High-Accuracy Gas Accountingin Flow Metering of CGD Network -Shri Shashank Pradhan, MGL
2 Innovations in Smart Technologies for Gas Metering & Network Management – Shri Makarand Vairagare & Shri Ajay Khullar, Pietro Fiorentini DB India
3. Innovations for Integrating Information Systems for Asset & Operations Management Shri Vipin Kapoor, GAIL, CGD
4. Challenges and Lessons Learned in Executing Large-Scale CGD Projects Across Diverse Geographical and Urban Environments. – Shri C Prabhakar Chakravarthy, CGDSPL
5 Next-Generation Leak Detection for HDPE Gas Pipelines: Laser, Soil Gas, Bar Hole & Tracer Gas Techniques – Shri Vishaal Kaushal, Respo Safety Solutions Pvt Ltd
Day 2: “Technical Session – II: Innovations in Performance, Safety, Integrity & Asset Life Enhancement”
1. Strategic and Innovative Approach for Operational Excellence through Energy Management Networks -Shri Joy M Shah, Innov8 ProTech Solutions
2. Innovations for Integrity, Reliability & Safety Management of Steel & MDPE Pipeline Networks -Shri Sachin Kumar, IGL
3. River-Crossing Pipeline Failures: Lessons Learned, Reinstallation Innovations & Asset Integrity Enhancement – Shri Nitin Singhal & Shri Pradeep Gupta, GAIL
4. Innovative Strategies for Gas Pilferage Prevention & Network Integrity Protection Shri Mahesh Nagnure, MGL
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DAY 1: INAUGURAL SESSION
DAY 1: SESSION-II – Leadership Panel Discussion
DAY 1: SESSION III – “Technical Session – I
DAY 1: SESSION IV – “Technical Session – II
DAY2: SESSION-I – Leadership Panel Discussion
DAY 2: SESSION II – “Technical Session – I
DAY 2: SESSION III – “Technical Session – II
