Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the state’s first piped natural gas (PNG) supply project for residents of Guwahati.

The inauguration event took place at Lok Sewa Bhawan, with 101 households in the city’s Geetanagar locality included in the project’s initial phase.

The Chief Minister also virtually inaugurated Barak Valley’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in Silchar and laid the foundation stones for piped gas supply infrastructure in Hajo, Sualkuchi, Rangia, and Baihata Chariali. 

The project is being executed by Purba Bharati Gas, a joint venture formed by Assam Gas Company, Oil India, and GAIL Gas. It aims to establish a city gas distribution (CGD) network across the districts of Kamrup, Kamrup Metropolitan, Cachar, Hailakandi, and Shreebhumi.

The CM emphasised the long-term sustainability of the initiative, stating that it aligns with the state's clean energy vision and benefits from the transparent bidding system implemented by the Centre. 

Himanta said an investment of Rs 2,616.95 crore has been committed by Purba Bharati Gas. The CGD project for Kamrup and Kamrup Metropolitan districts is expected to be completed by 30 September, 2028.

The Chief Minister also reported that approx. 765 km of medium-density polyethylene (MDPE) pipelines and 43 km of steel pipelines have already been laid under the project.