PNG, CNG Consumers to Get Uniform Insurance Cover

Although CNG Users Report More Accidents, Instances of Pipeline Leaks at PNG Households Were Reported

- Rituraj Baruah

Piped natural gas customers, households, industry, as well as CNG vehicle users, are likely to get uniform insurance cover against leaks and other accidents, following a recommendation by the Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).

At a meeting with stakeholders, the regulator noted that it is imperative that piped natural gas (PNG) consumers should also be insured as is the case with liquid petroleum gas (LPG).

And along with domestic PNG consumers, commercial and industrial users of PNG and compressed natural gas (CNG) should also be covered by insurance. The open house discussion was held on 20 December, amid instances of leakages and accidents.