India’s gas-based power plants are operating at a low Plant Load Factor (PLF), affecting efficiency. The Government of India is rolling out measures to boost gas availability and affordability for power generation.

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• LNG is now under the Open General License (OGL) category, allowing power plants to import LNG freely.
• Power plants imported 9.58 MMSCMD of gas in FY 2024-25 (April-Jan) to meet peak demand.
• Competitive procurement schemes for gas-based power plants aim to optimize energy production during high demand.
• The Government is expanding the National Gas Grid Pipeline to improve natural gas access.
• City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks are expanding to ensure gas access in urban and rural areas.
• LNG terminals are being developed to increase import and storage capacity.
• Priority allocation of domestic gas to essential sectors like CNG for transport and PNG for households.
• Marketing and pricing freedom granted to high-pressure, high-temperature, deep-water, and coal-seam gas production.
• A ceiling price for gas is set to avoid price fluctuations and ensure affordability.
• The SATAT initiative promotes Bio-CNG to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and encourage sustainable energy.