Mahanagar Gas Limited Ventures into Renewable Energy Acquires 26% Stake in the Solar Power SPV, FPEL Reliant Energy Private Limited
17 March 2026, Mumbai - Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), one of the largest city gas distribution (CGD) companies in India, has signed a Share Subscription Agreement (SSA) and Shareholding Agreement (SHA) with Fourth Partner Energy’s FPEL Reliant Energy Private Limited and its holding company FPEL Saur Vidyut Private Limited on March 09, 2026, to acquire a 26% stake in FPEL Reliant. With this investment in solar power, the company has taken a step towards strengthening its sustainability agenda.
The investment, amounting to approximately INR 389 lakhs, will support the setting up of a solar power plant in the state of Maharashtra. The power generated from the power plant will be utilised for consumption at CNG stations across the State and will help the company move towards cleaner energy sources while optimising energy costs.
The acquisition is compliant with regulatory requirements related to power consumption under the Electricity Act, 2003 (read with the Electricity Rules, 2005. By integrating renewable energy into its operations, MGL aims to strengthen its commitment to sustainable business practices and reduce the carbon footprint associated with its operations.
Commenting on the company’s foray into renewable energy, Ashu Shinghal, Managing Director, Mahanagar Gas Limited said, “Mahanagar Gas Limited is continuously exploring opportunities to integrate cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions into its operations. Our foray into solar energy is a step towards adopting cleaner energy sources for our CNG station network while optimising energy costs and meeting regulatory requirements. As we continue to expand our footprint within the state of Maharashtra and beyond, incorporating renewable energy solutions will remain an important part of our long-term growth strategy.”
The acquisition will be completed through a cash investment and is expected to be finalised within six months from the execution of the agreements. Following completion, FPEL Reliant will become an associate company of Mahanagar Gas Limited.
Jay Kumar Waghela, CEO (Distributed Business Unit), Fourth Partner Energy said, “We at Fourth Partner Energy are proud to partner with Mahanagar Gas Limited in its endeavour to integrate renewable power into their operational ecosystem and supporting India’s transition towards cleaner energy solutions. Corporates across various sectors are boosting their use of solar and other renewables to lower carbon emissions and promote a greener environment. At FPEL, we are proud to offer all integrated clean energy solutions including solar, wind, battery storage, hybrid power and carbon credits on a single platform to help players like MGL fast-track its net zero goals. We are thrilled and look forward to this new journey with MGL.”
Fourth Partner Energy is India’s leading renewable energy developer, with an operational capacity of over 1.6 GW clean energy assets, and a target of a 9 GW portfolio by FY31. The firm has solar and wind projects under development across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu – with a focus on clean power supply to hard-to-abate sectors.
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About – Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL):
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) is one of the largest city gas distribution (CGD) companies in India and GAIL (India) Ltd is its promoter. MGL has more than 30 years of experience in supplying natural gas in Mumbai and is presently the sole authorised distributor of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) in Mumbai and its adjoining areas and in the Raigad district in the state of Maharashtra, India. MGL’s vision envisages being a consumer and environment-friendly gas company providing safe, efficient, and reliable energy, an employer of choice creating value for all its stakeholders. MGL is an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified organisation. Today, MGL reaches out to more than 30 lakh households and above 5600 small commercial and industrial establishments.
MGL also supplies CNG to more than 12 lakh vehicles which includes more than 4.7 lakh rickshaws and above 1.7 lakh taxis & over 5 lakh cars in Mumbai, Thane, Mira-Bhayander, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Chitradurg, Davengere, Latur & Dharashiv. MGL also supplies CNG to 1800 BEST/TMT/MSRTC/NMMT buses, nearly 52000 LCVs/ Tempos/ Trucks/Private buses plying on CNG supplied through its wide distribution network of steel, MDPE pipeline system and 491 CNG filling stations having more than 2800 dispensing points. Visit us at www.mahanagargas.com