Torrent Gas and Think Gas Accelerate PNG Connections in Chennai Region
Amidst an ongoing LPG shortage affecting consumers since March, two major utility providers, Torrent Gas and Think Gas, have accelerated the installation of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections across Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu. Both companies report significant progress, with hundreds of homes already connected. Think Gas recently declared seven residential communities in Kancheepuram, comprising approximately 4,000 homes, as LPG-free zones to promote infrastructure awareness and adoption. Meanwhile, Torrent Gas reported 100% coverage in several large Chennai complexes, with 597 individual houses and 4,436 apartment units successfully connected out of thousands of registrations. Despite this expansion, challenges remain. Harsha Koda, co-founder of the Federation of Madras Residents Associations (FOMRRA), highlighted issues regarding feasibility assessments in certain apartments and resident concerns about consistent gas availability. The shift towards PNG is driven by consumer willingness to switch from LPG, but clearer communication on technical feasibility and service reliability is needed to bridge the gap between providers and residents. This development marks a significant infrastructural shift in the region's domestic energy landscape.
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Torrent Gas and Think Gas Accelerate PNG Connections in Chennai Region
Amidst an ongoing LPG shortage affecting consumers since March, two major utility providers, Torrent Gas and Think Gas, have accelerated the installation of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections across Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu. Both companies report significant progress, with hundreds of homes already connected. Think Gas recently declared seven residential communities in Kancheepuram, comprising approximately 4,000 homes, as LPG-free zones to promote infrastructure awareness and adoption. Meanwhile, Torrent Gas reported 100% coverage in several large Chennai complexes, with 597 individual houses and 4,436 apartment units successfully connected out of thousands of registrations. Despite this expansion, challenges remain. Harsha Koda, co-founder of the Federation of Madras Residents Associations (FOMRRA), highlighted issues regarding feasibility assessments in certain apartments and resident concerns about consistent gas availability. The shift towards PNG is driven by consumer willingness to switch from LPG, but clearer communication on technical feasibility and service reliability is needed to bridge the gap between providers and residents. This development marks a significant infrastructural shift in the region's domestic energy landscape.
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