In a first, natural gas produced in Upper Assam will flow through the North East Gas Grid across the North Bank of Assam up to Baihata Chariali in Lower Assam, with plans to further extend the supply to Guwahati and other parts of the state through the pipeline network of GAIL (India) Limited.
The initiative is part of the Assam government’s efforts to boost the industrial and commercial sector of the state.
At a time when industries and commercial establishments are facing challenges arising from the ongoing LPG crisis, this development comes as a significant relief for industries and commercial establishments located in the districts of Darrang, Udalguri, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Lakhimpur and Dhemaji in the initial phase.
Industrial and commercial establishments across these six districts will be able to access cleaner, more reliable and cheaper domestically produced natural gas.
Marking the significant development, North East Gas Distribution Company Limited chief executive officer Manuj Kumar Baruah on Tuesday signed a Gas Sale Agreement (GSA) with GAIL (India) Limited for the supply of domestically produced natural gas to industries and commercial establishments situated in the six districts.
“This milestone, achieved with the support of the Government of Assam, marks a significant step towards transforming Assam into an industry-friendly and environmentally sustainable state. It will also contribute to the Government of India’s efforts to reduce dependence on imported LPG and conserve the country’s valuable foreign exchange reserves,” a statement said.
