India's Natural Gas Sector
Structure and Import Dependence
Natural gas accounts for approximately 6% of India's total primary energy consumption — well below the global average of ~23%. The government's target is to raise this share to 15% by 2030 as part of a cleaner energy transition. India's natural gas deficit makes it structurally reliant on LNG imports: approximately 45.3% of natural gas consumption is met through imports. The sector is governed by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) established under the PNGRB Act, 2006, which regulates natural gas pipelines and city gas distribution (CGD) networks.
- India's natural gas share in energy mix: ~6% (vs. global average ~23%)
- Government target: 15% share by 2030
- Import dependence for natural gas: ~45.3%
- Regulatory body: PNGRB (Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board), established 2006
- India's gas pipeline network: GAIL operates the largest network (~14,000 km of HVJ, DVPL, GREP, and DUPL pipelines)
- City Gas Distribution (CGD): covers 295 geographical areas, serving homes, CNG vehicles, and industries
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