As per sources, GAIL is also expected to develop LNG stations along the golden quadrilateral expressway with ExxonMobil and Mitsui. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Commissioning and Gas Charging in Steel Pipelines for City or Local Natural Gas Distribution Networks) Guidelines, 2016 (Guidelines) are also applicable in case of LNG. However, the applicability of these Guidelines is for an entity “which is laying, building, operating or expanding or which proposes to lay, build, operate or expand a city or local natural gas distribution network” [7]. It applies to all LNG facilities and relates to the testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance, safety etc of LNG stations. Corresponding rules for LNG, as required under the Notice must be made clear to prospective retailers.

Source: Economic Times June 23, 2020 02:03 UTC