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Companies speed up PNG connections across Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu
Two firms, Torrent Gas and Think Gas, report accelerated provision of piped natural gas (PNG) connections across several Tamil Nadu districts amid an LPG shortage. Think Gas declares LPG-free zones in parts of Kancheepuram, while Torrent Gas notes significant registrations and connections in large residential complexes, alongside industry concerns about feasibility and day-long gas availability.
Why It Matters
The accelerated PNG rollout could influence consumer choices during LPG shortages and shape the adoption of piped gas infrastructure in urban and suburban communities.
Timeline
5 Events
Industry concerns on PNG feasibility and supply
May 11, 2026
Harsha Koda, co-founder of FOMRRA, notes that in some apartments PNG may not be feasible and raises questions about where PNG is feasible and about day-long gas availability.
Torrent Gas reports registrations and connections
May 11, 2026
Torrent Gas states 100% coverage in many large residential complexes in Chennai; 2,420 individual house registrations with 597 connected to PNG, and 9,515 apartment units registered with 4,436 connected.
Think Gas designates LPG-free zones in Kancheepuram
May 11, 2026
Think Gas declares seven residential communities in Kancheepuram as LPG-free zones to accelerate PNG adoption; communities named include SBIOA, Victoria Tower, Embassy Residency, Bollineni Phases 1-2 and Iris (Phase 3), and Urban Rise, totaling around 4,000 homes.
PNG connections speed up across districts
May 11, 2026
Torrent Gas and Think Gas report accelerated PNG connections across Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu, with hundreds of homes covered.
LPG shortage drives interest in PNG
March 2026
LPG shortage hits consumers since March, prompting consideration of piped natural gas (PNG) as an alternative option.