New Delhi: State-owned energy major Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced a major push into city gas infrastructure, outlining plans to invest ₹25,000 crore over the next five years to expand its City Gas Distribution (CGD) operations across India.
The announcement was made by Rahul Tandon, Business Head – Gas at BPCL, while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of India Energy Week 2026 in Goa.
Mr. Tandon said BPCL has already made significant progress in building its gas network, having invested approximately ₹8,000 crore so far across 26 operational geographical areas. The upcoming capital infusion will be directed toward accelerating pipeline rollout, expanding household and commercial connections, and strengthening CNG infrastructure for transport.
“We are confident of scaling up much faster,” Tandon said, adding that BPCL’s expansion plans align closely with the Government of India’s long-term energy transition goals and the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat.
Accelerating India’s Gas Transition
City Gas Distribution is a critical pillar of India’s clean-energy roadmap, aimed at increasing the use of piped natural gas (PNG) for households and industries, and compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles. BPCL’s expanded investment is expected to improve access to cleaner fuel options, particularly in urban and fast-growing semi-urban regions.
With demand for natural gas rising steadily, BPCL is positioning itself to strengthen supply reliability while supporting reduced dependence on more polluting fossil fuels. The company’s growing CGD footprint is also expected to contribute to improved air quality and lower carbon emissions in major cities.
BPCL is among the leading public sector players in India’s gas ecosystem and continues to scale its infrastructure to meet future energy demand while balancing affordability, sustainability, and energy security.