Ministry of Defence
INDIAN ARMY ORGANISES PNG TRANSITION WEBINAR 2026 TO ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF PIPED NATURAL GAS
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The Indian Army organized the PNG Transition Webinar-2026 at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, aiming to accelerate the adoption of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) across feasible Army establishments in alignment with the Government of India's vision of a gas-based economy. The event brought together stakeholders including the Indian Army, government agencies, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), Defence Estates Organisation, Military Engineer Services, and City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities. During the webinar, the Indian Army PNG Guide was released to provide a common reference for administrative, technical, safety, and implementation requirements. The Indian Army plans to convert 41 Army Stations to PNG during FY 2026–27.