AG&P Pratham has put into operation two LCNG stations in two locations in the State of Kerala: in Thiruvananthapuram and in Alappuzha. The new facilities were inaugurated by Shri Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala, in the presence of Shri P Rajeev, Minister for Law, Industries and Coin, and Shri Abhilesh Gupta, Managing Director & CEO, AG&P Pratham.
“Natural gas helps reduce air pollution caused by vehicles and industries, and helps the country move towards responsible growth and energy sufficiency. Using domestic piped natural gas will result in convenience and savings, and improve the quality of life for the citizen of the states. The use of CNG has several merits over traditional fuels like diesel and petrol, and its use will help create an environmentally friendly ecosystem in Kerala. We are committed to strengthening the gas distribution infrastructure across the state and transforming Kerala into a clean energy state. We welcome companies like AG&P Pratham whose continued efforts will help achieve this vision and promote increased adoption of natural gas among citizens,” said Vijayan.
“The launch of two LCNG stations in Kerala is a testament to our commitment to the state. We are grateful for the continued support from the state government and the local authorities in helping us expand the gas distribution infrastructure in the state,” stated Gupta.
Ranjith Ramakrishnan, Regional Head, AG&P Pratham, also commented, “CNG has multifold benefits that are advantageous to consumers as well as the environment. The use of clean and environment-friendly fuels is integral to our journey towards sustainable development. With a capacity to handle 200 tons of natural gas a day in each station, the new LCNG stations will cater to the requirements of the Thiruvananthapuram & South of Kollam district and Alappuzha & North of Kollam districts.”
AG&P Pratham is developing CGD (city gas distribution) networks in three districts of Kerala including Alappuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. To date, the company has launched 11 CNG stations in Alappuzha, two in Kollam and seven in Thiruvananthapuram. They plan to launch 23 more CNG stations in the state by March 2023.
Source: AG&P Pratham
