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.




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