Question : Gas Pipeline Network

(a) whether the GAIL has allowed third party access to its natural gas pipeline network and if so, the details thereof along with its terms and conditions;
(b) the details of the existing network of gas pipeline including industrial pipelines and its capacity to transport gas/LPG across the country;
(c) whether the Government proposes to expand gas grid network/industrial pipelines across the country and if so, the details thereof, State/UT/company-wise;
(d) the details of investment made by public/private sector companies along with the status of ongoing projects including the steps taken to expedite the execution of these projects, State/UT/project-wise; and
(e) whether the gas based industries have been badly affected due to non-availability of gas/lack of pipelines network across the country and if so, the details thereof and the action plan prepared for the purpose?

MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)
(a) GAIL is providing third party access to its natural gas pipeline network. Any interested third-party entity can avail such capacity through GAIL’s Open Access portal on a non-discriminatory first-come-first-served basis which can be booked online on www.gailonline.com wherein the standard Gas Transmission Agreement (GTA) and standard Capacity Tranche (CT) Agreement are available.
(b) Details of existing Natural Gas Pipeline and LPG pipeline in the country are at Annexure-I
(c) & (d) Details of ongoing/approved Natural Gas Pipeline in the country are at Annexure-II. These pipelines have been authorized by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) and are at various stage of execution viz. Pre-Project activities/laying etc. Government has taken following steps to expedite the execution of the projects:
1 Constant engagement of all important stakeholders
2 Project monitoring and expediting mechanism being followed is as below:
? Physical and financial progress monitoring on monthly basis based on milestones
? Regular monthly review at Ministry level
3 Regular expediting and monitoring at Ministry level through PMO Report, e-Samiksha, Pragati and PMG review meetings.
4 Assistance being taken from Central Government/Departments, State Government, etc.
(e) Domestic natural gas is allocated as per the prevailing gas allocation policy depending upon the availability and balance demand is being met through the import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) which is imported under open general license on the terms and conditions mutually agreed upon between the buyers and sellers.