Fastest-Growing Segments in CGD
Green hydrogen, bio-CNG, and digital technologies are set to transform the natural gas and CGD sectors, driving efficiency, reshaping competitive dynamics, and accelerating growth in high-potential segments like transport, industry, and urban households over the next decade.
Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?
I joined GAIL (India) Ltd in October 1992 and served GAIL until January 2025. I was superannuated on 31st January 2025 as Executive Director (O&M) & Zonal ED (Western Region). I have worked in my career for Projects, Cross Country Pipeline Construction, CGD, and the Marketing department. I have primarily worked on various projects, including DUPL, DPPL, VDPL, LMCs in the Mumbai Region, DBPL, KKMBPL, and CGD Bengaluru as OIC, among others.
Q2. What impact do you expect green hydrogen, bio-CNG, and other alternative fuels to have on the natural gas sector over the next decade?
The Green Hydrogen Market is not mature enough for commercial usage.
Bio-CNG has good potential, but it faces limitations in its raw material supply chain, difficulty in securing land for projects in metropolitan areas, and consumers are not comfortable with the quality of bio-CNG and its impact on vehicle performance.
Natural gas growth is approximately 30% per annum, and other fuels may be impacting it much. As you are aware, natural gas is expected to grow from 6% to 15% in the…
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