looking to diversify beyond CNG and PNG

New delhi . Indraprastha Gas Ltd is looking to diversify beyond its existing city gas distribution territory and move towards the small power generation business. In an interview to BusinessLine, IGL Managing Director ES Ranganathan charts the way forward for the city gas distribution company. 
 
The government has given a big thrust to natural gas and is making efforts towards increasing its share from the current 7 per cent to 15 per cent in the overall fuel basket of the country. 
 
The move towards becoming a gas based economy can be seen from the push being given to developing a national gas grid by connecting all corners of the country. 
 
City Gas Distribution (CGD) is slated to take off in many cities connected through the grid, with respective state governments wanting speedy rollout of CNG and PNG in their states. The hindu businessline

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