In a recent development, AG&P Pratham has inaugurated its advanced decompression unit (DCU) and first domestic piped natural gas (PNG) connection in Shikaripura, Shivamogga district of Karnataka.
The DCU is likely to ramp up the supply of PNG in Shikaripura.
Besides, it has also laid 28 km medium density polyethylene (MDPE) pipeline.
AG&P Pratham holds 25-year exclusive rights from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to develop city gas distribution (CGD) infrastructure and supply gas in more than 278,000 square km area across Rajasthan, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This involves setting up more than 1,500 compressed natural gas (CNG) stations and 17,000 inch-km of pipelines.