Why in news
- Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) cleared nearly 1,800 km of new LPG pipelines across six states.
What was approved?
- Construction of approximately 1,800 km of domestic LPG pipeline network valued at nearly ₹7,000 crore.
- Spans six states to enhance bulk movement of imported and domestically refined Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Operational and Strategic Rationale
- Shifts bulk LPG distribution from road tanker transport to dedicated pipeline logistics.
- Before: High reliance on heavy road transport leading to congestion, high freight costs, and supply bottlenecks. After: Continuous inland pipeline supply improving logistics reliability.
Key terms
PNGRB
Statutory body established under the PNGRB Act, 2006, regulating downstream petroleum, natural gas, and LPG midstream infrastructure.
Prelims facts
- PNGRB regulates downstream petroleum and natural gas pipelines and market logistics in India.
Mains discussion
- Discuss how shifting hazardous material transit from road to pipeline logistics improves energy security and safety.
Source: Economic Times
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