GUWAHATI: In a significant boost to Assam's industrial and commercial sector, natural gas produced in Upper Assam will for the first time flow through the North East Gas Grid across the North Bank of the state up to Baihata Chariali, with plans to further extend the supply to Guwahati and other parts through the pipeline network of GAIL (India) Limited.
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The development, achieved under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and Shri Bolin Chetia, MLA Sadiya Constituency and Chairman of North East Gas Distribution Company Limited (NEGDCL), marks a historic milestone for industries and commercial establishments in the state.
In the initial phase, industrial and commercial establishments across six districts namely Darrang, Udalguri, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Lakhimpur and Dhemaji will gain access to cleaner, more reliable and cheaper domestically produced natural gas. The move comes as a significant relief at a time when industries in the region have been grappling with challenges arising from the ongoing LPG crisis.
Formalising the development, Shri Manuj Kumar Baruah, Chief Executive Officer of NEGDCL, signed a Gas Sale Agreement with GAIL (India) Limited for the supply of natural gas to industries and commercial establishments in the identified districts.
Officials said the milestone marks a significant step towards transforming Assam into an industry-friendly and environmentally sustainable state. It is also expected to contribute to the Government of India's broader efforts to reduce dependence on imported LPG and conserve foreign exchange reserves.
