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Switch to e-motors to cut costs: PNGRB to GAIL
Business Standard
|November 06, 2025
India’s gas regulator has asked GAIL — the country’s largest gas distributor — to phase out gas turbines used in pipeline compressors and switch to electric motors to bring down costs.
Gas pipelines in India currently use gas-fueled turbines in compressors.
Chairperson of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Body (PNGRB) Anil Jain told Business Standard that the rationale for moving towards electric motors for compressors stems from GAIL’s request for pipeline tariff hike due to higher natural gas prices.
‘The regulator is currently evaluating the cost implications of the move. Lower electricity costs as compared to gas prices would help in reducing the cost of operations for the company, Jain explained.
“We have asked entities to migrate away from gas-fuelled turbines to electric motors. It is in the feasibility phase. Work is ongoing on time required (for the shift) and cost implications,” said Jain.
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