PLANNED MAITENANCE ACTIVITY OF NATURAL GAS PIPELINE NETWORK BY GAIL AT PUNE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA from 6 TH - 11 TH JANUARY 2022

Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL), a JV of GAIL & BPCL, is operating City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in the authorized geographical area of Pune city along with Pimpri-Chinchwad and adjoining areas of Chakan, Talegaon and Hinjewadi. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped natural Gas (PNG) is being supplied by MNGL. MNGL also operates CGD network of Nashik and Dhule Districts. Presently, in the absence of natural gas pipeline connectivity in Nashik district, the CNG is supplied through cascades which is transported from Pune GA.

Natural gas is being supplied to MNGL Pune CGD network by GAIL (India) Limited through Karegon-Pune Pipeline a spur line on cross-country pipeline of Dahej-Uran-Dabhol. MNGL has been informed by GAIL that as a part of proactive measure and compliance of Safety & statutory requirements, an internal inspection of gas network and periodic maintenance is required to be carried out from 6 th to 11 th January 2022. All possible precautionary measures are being taken by GAIL to ensure uninterrupted supply of natural gas to all downstream consumers.

Although, all precautionary measures are being taken to ensure continuous natural gas to the customers, it is envisaged that there can be a pressure drop in the pipeline network which can affect continuous CNG/PNG supplies at few CNG stations and/or to Industrial customers. However, GAIL & MNGL will try to ensure the eco-friendly fuel supply of CNG in Pune & Nashik GA and PNG for Industrial consumers in optimized manner as possible. Natural gas supply to Domestic and commercial customers will be maintained in the Pune GA.

All the concerned consumers/stakeholders are kindly requested to make necessary arrangements in case of any major schedules/activities planned during the period of 6 th - 11 th January 2022. The Maintenance activity is necessary, and every effort is being made to minimize the inconvenience to Pune and Nashik citizens & customers.