The 8th O&M Conference 2025

8th O&M Conference

(Natural Gas Transmission and City Gas Distribution)

December 4-5, 2025, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), New Delhi

Program Schedule – The 8th O&M Conference Program Schedule

8^th NGS Operations & Maintenance Conference – A Report

Conference Presentations

Day 1

SUBJECT: Compressor Reliability, Safety & Energy Efficiency

Dry Gas Seals: O&M Concepts, Innovations, and Technology Upgradation – Mr Sebastian Klövekorn, EagleBurgmann

Experience Sharing & Learning on O&M of Centrifugal Compressors in NG Compressor Stations – Sh. Santosh Bhise, AVP, PIL

Lifecycle Management of Reciprocating Compressors in CGD / CNG / LNG-LCNG Networks
A. Elements of Maintenance & Operations – Sh. Yogesh Sharma, COO, Tulip Compression Pvt

B. Industry for IoT-Powered, Outcome-Based Maintenance Services – Sh. Nitin Sharma, Kerbstone Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd

SUBJECT: Pipeline Integrity, ROW Management & Emergency Preparedness

Corrosion Management & CP System Performance: Building Resilient Networks – Md. Shums Abbas, CM (CIMG), GAIL & Sh. Amritesh Pandey, SM (O&M), GAIL

Right of Way (ROW) Integrity: Washouts, Geohazards & Public Awareness for Third-Party Damage Prevention – Sh. S S Khode, DGM (M/L), IOCL & Sh. Praveer Chand Yadav, Manager(M&I), IOCL

Pipeline Integrity Management Systems (IMS) & Emergency Preparedness – Sh. K Divakar, V.P., PIL

Mitigating Emerging Risks in CGD Networks: Addressing Third-Party Damages, AC Interference and Infrastructure Challenges under the DPI Scheme – Pipeline Safety and the Evolving Regulatory Landscape – Sh. Sachin Kumar, GM (Steel O&M), IGL

Day 2

Subject: Pipeline Inspection, Cleaning & Integrity Management: Technology & Future Directions

Pipeline Cleaning, Intelligent Pigging & Inline Inspection: Technology Integration for Operational Efficiency and Inline Inspection / Intelligent Pigging: Tools, Data & Fitness-for-Service Assessment – Sh. Ravi Kumar Prajapati, Assistant Manager (Maint), IOCL

Managing Non-Piggable Pipelines: Innovations & Sharing of Experiences – Sh. Ravi Kant, CM (O&M) & Sh. Rahul Kumar Mittal, SM (O&M), GAIL

Comprehensive Asset Integrity Assessment and Preventive Framework for CGD Pipelines (SS & MDPE): Best Practices, Safety Protocols, Key Challenges, Mitigation Strategies, LOTO Compliance, and the Way Forward – Sh. Sanjay Gawde, DGM – Asset Integrity & GIS, MGL

Accurate Metering & Custody Transfer: Challenges and Solutions, Gas Loss Detection, Control, and Mitigation – LOUIS Paul, GM(Inst), IGL

Ensuring Safety in CNG / L-CNG Dispensing Operations – Sh. Surendra Kaul, Compac Industries, New Delhi

Conference Photo Gallery

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