Question : SUPPLY OF GAS

(a) whether there has been a decline in supply of natural gas to the industries and power plants of the country particularly in Andhra Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details of supply of gas for industries and power plants in the country particularly in Andhra Pradesh during the last three years;

(c) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh has requested the Government to ensure 75 per cent gas supply as decided by the Empowered Group of Ministers; and

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken so far in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI R.P.N SINGH)

(a) Yes, Madam.

(b) The details of supply of gas for industries and power plants in the country and Andhra Pradesh during the last three years is as under:

Figures in mmscmd
2009-10	2010-11	2011-12
State	Power	Other	Total	Power	Other	Total	Power	Other	Total	Sector	Sectors	Sector	Sectors	Sector	Sectors

Andhra	11.25	3.02	14.27	12.80	3.43	16.23	11.58	3.68	15.26
Pradesh
Other	45.41	89.02	134.43	50.64	95.23	145.87	49.99	89.03	139.02
States
Total	56.66	92.04	148.70	63.44	98.66	162.10	61.57	92.71	154.28