Question 1941
Which company's industrial unit in Tezpur was recently inaugurated for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) supply by the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma?
Answer
Patanjali Ayurved Limited
Why?
The correct answer is Patanjali Ayurved Limited In News Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated several natural gas infrastructure projects, including an industrial PNG supply connection in Tezpur . Key Points The Chief Minister inaugurated the industrial PNG supply connection to Patanjali Ayurved Limited located in Tezpur . The company is currently consuming approximately 5,000 standard cubic metres (SCM) of natural gas per day, which is expected to rise to 6,000 SCM daily. This level of gas consumption is equivalent to the LPG usage of nearly 9,000 households . The supply is being managed by the North East Gas Distribution Company Limited . Other options like Oil India Limited , Assam Gas Company Limited , and Adani Total Gas Limited are entities involved in the energy sector or gas distribution but were not the industrial recipients of the specific PNG connection inaugurated in Tezpur. Additional Information Alongside the industrial connection, the CM inaugurated domestic PNG supply in Mangaldoi , where over 100 households have been connected. A CNG Mother Station at Uhani Pathar and a CNG Daughter Booster Station at Goraimari were also commissioned to improve fuel availability in Sonitpur and nearby districts. The PNG distribution network in Tezpur has been operational since March and now covers more than 1,400 households . Important Points India currently meets 60-65% of its LPG requirements domestically, and expanding PNG infrastructure is key to reducing imports and conserving foreign exchange . The projects aim to utilize Assam’s natural gas reserves more effectively, as lack of pipeline infrastructure previously led to the flaring or capping of gas produced by Oil India Limited . The state aims to provide PNG connections to 1-1.5 million consumers in the coming years through collective efforts of gas distribution companies.
