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AG&P Pratham to invest Rs 400 cr to develop gas distribution infrastructure in AP

Anantapur, May 27 (UNI) With the aim to harness the potential of the state of Andhra Pradesh through providing a robust pipeline infrastructure and working with the local communities to create direct and indirect employment for the people, AG&P Pratham, a leading City Gas Distribution company is all set to invest Rs 400 crore during the next five years to develop gas distribution infrastructure in Anantapur by setting up LCNG plants.
The investment will also provide direct and indirect employment to more than 1000 people in Anantapur district.
In line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AG&P is working tirelessly to usher in a natural gas-based economy.
To this end, AG&P is laying gas pipeline networks across four districts in Andhra Pradesh, to bring natural gas to the kitchens of domestic customers and to the CNG fuelling stations for the transport sector.
As part of its business expansion strategy for the state of Andhra Pradesh, AG&P Pratham is setting up LCNG plants in Anantapur, to bridge the supply-demand gap for natural gas in these districts.
The plant has been in such a way that domestic gas distribution and availability of CNG can be effectively planned for Anantapur erstwhile district. The construction of the Anantapur LCNG will benefit the people of Anantapur district by not only reducing their fuel bill by 50% than expensive petrol and 20% savings in households cooking fuel than LPG cylinder but also allowing them access to natural gas that will accelerate industrialization, create jobs, reduce pollution, and foster a sustainable environment, thereby improving the quality of life of citizens.
Addressing the gathering, Gumalapalli A Venkatesh, Regional Head, Anantapur & YSR Kadapa Districts, AG&P Pratham, said, “AG&P Pratham is working towards making Anantapur a cleaner and greener city, by providing easy access to economical natural gas, which is expected to enable the people of the district to lead more sustainable livelihoods.
As part of our larger vision for Andhra Pradesh, AG&P Pratham decided to set up an LCNG station in Anantapur, he said, adding that the establishment of this station is intended to supply gas to several demand centres, follows all technical standards, and specifications, including safety standards for natural gas pipelines as specified by Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).
"In the first phase, Natural Gas pipeline works are already commenced from Sira (Karnataka) to Hindupur. This ensures supply of uninterrupted Natural Gas in house kitchens for 24X7.
We are confident that the development of this station will benefit people by allowing them access to natural gas that will accelerate industrialization, create jobs, reduce pollution, and foster a sustainable environment, thereby improving the quality of life of citizens”, Venkatesh informed.
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