Mahanagar Gas Ltd launches the Second Phase of Piped Natural Gas Supply in South Mumbai

17 February 2009

Mumbai: Mumbai-based piped natural gas suppier, Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) the city's premier natural gas supplier expanded its services in South Mumbai with the launching of the second phase of Piped Natural Gas Operations on Sunday, 15 February 2009.

Dr Anil Kakodkar chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and secretary, Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated the event at a function presided by union minister for petroleum and natural gas Murli Deora.

MGL has already invested over Rs.100 crores in development of pipeline network in South Mumbai area and by next year another Rs.50 crores would be invested to create the requisite infrastructure.

In 2002, MGL had commenced operations in South Mumbai by laying its infrastructure in Mahim, Worli, Byculla areas and has at present 25,000 domestic customers.

Apart from connecting households, MGL also connected prestigious establishments like National Association for the Blind, Hinduja Hospital, ITC Hotel and Siddhivinayak Temple. Presently, MGL has commissioned 14 CNG outlets and laid down 250km of steel and PE pipeline network in various areas of South Mumbai.

In the second Phase MGL plans to extend its PNG supply in Peddar Road, Marine Lines, Cuffe Parade, Mantralaya, Colaba areas of South Mumbai and in the third Phase till Navy Nagar.