Centre launches National PNG Drive 3.0 to boost natural gas in India’s energy mix

October 1, 2026 8:19 PM

Centre launches National PNG Drive 3.0 to boost natural gas in India’s energy mix

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday launched National PNG Drive 3.0 to accelerate the adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) and support the government’s goal of increasing natural gas’s share in India’s primary energy mix from around 6 per cent, while promoting cleaner, reliable and affordable energy. The drive launched at the event celebrating the 20th Foundation Day of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), is being organised from October 1 t...

Core sector output grows 4.8% in August 2026

September 21, 2026 10:51 PM

Core sector output grows 4.8% in August 2026

The Index of Core Industries (ICI) grew by 4.8 per cent year-on-year in August 2026, according to provisional estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The growth was slightly lower than the 5.0 per cent recorded in July 2026, after the final July index was revised from 121.2 to 120.8. Among the eight core industries, cement, electricity, iron ore, steel and refinery products recorded positive growth in August. Cement output grew by 12.5 per cent, electrici...

Government notifies landmark gas pipeline order to boost infrastructure, ease of doing business

March 25, 2026 11:36 AM

Government notifies landmark gas pipeline order to boost infrastructure, ease of doing business

The central government has notified the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution (Through Laying, Building, Operation and Expansion of Pipelines and Other Facilities) Order, 2026 under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, establishing a streamlined, transparent and time-bound framework for laying and expanding pipeline infrastructure across the country. Issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and published in the Extraordinary Gazette of India, the order comes into immediate ...

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation for development projects in Tiruchirappalli Wednesday

March 11, 2026 10:09 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation for development projects in Tiruchirappalli Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for a slew of development projects covering petroleum, natural gas, roads, railways and other infrastructure sectors in Tiruchirappalli on Wednesday. Earlier on Tuesday, sharing details of the upcoming initiatives on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi wrote: "In Tiruchirappalli tomorrow, I will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects covering petroleum, natural gas, roads, railways and m...

Year-ender 2025: Petroleum & natural gas sector expands access, infrastructure and clean energy

December 26, 2025 3:54 PM

Year-ender 2025: Petroleum & natural gas sector expands access, infrastructure and clean energy

The year 2025 marked a phase of steady consolidation and expansion for India’s petroleum and natural gas sector, with the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas focusing on affordable energy access, infrastructure strengthening, cleaner fuels and long-term energy security. Through targeted welfare schemes, regulatory reforms and large-scale infrastructure development, the sector continued to support India’s growing economy while aligning with national priorities of sustainability and inclus...

Russia signs up to vast new China pipeline but price unclear

September 2, 2025 6:16 PM

Russia signs up to vast new China pipeline but price unclear

Russia agreed to supply more natural gas to China and signed a memorandum on building the vast Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, but has yet to agree on pricing for one of the world's most expensive gas projects, Gazprom said on Tuesday. The "no limits" partnership between China, the world's biggest consumer of energy, and Russia, the world's biggest producer of natural resources, has strengthened since the West imposed sanctions to punish Russia for the war in Ukraine. By deepening ties with his "...

Core sector industries record 4% growth in December

January 31, 2025 10:39 PM

Core sector industries record 4% growth in December

India's eight core sector industries recorded a 4% year-on-year growth in December 2024, driven by increased production in coal, steel, and electricity, according to government data released on Friday. The core industries include coal, natural gas, crude oil, refinery products, fertilizers, cement, steel, and electricity, comprising 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The growth rate of these industries serves as an indicator of overall industrial growth. With the exception of ...

Natural gas, aviation fuel likely to come under GST: Hardeep Puri

January 24, 2025 9:30 PM

Natural gas, aviation fuel likely to come under GST: Hardeep Puri

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri stated on Friday that there is an increasing consensus on bringing natural gas under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. However, he refrained from specifying a timeline for this development. Addressing a press conference, Puri emphasized the progress made in LPG connections, citing the PM Ujjwala scheme. “LPG is 100 per cent saturated,” he said. On the issue of LPG being under GST, Pankaj Jain, Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary, ...