Aim to meet Tripura’s gas requirements by year-end: ONGC

Agartala: ONGC has announced that it will increase its drilling activities in Tripura starting next month. By the end of the year, the company aims to produce enough gas to meet the state’s requirements, executive director-assets manager, Tripura, Krishna Kumar said.Kumar acknowledged that gas supply was affected due to right-of-use issues that arose from rapid urbanization around Agartala city, where ONGC has discovered a significant gas reserve. “In the urban areas, drilling is a little bit problematic because of the high density of population and public infrastructure. We have devised a strategy of technology interface to dig out gas and bring it to the Gas Collection Centre without disturbing anything and hopefully, the gas availability issue will be resolved very soon,” Kumar said. ONGC Tripura Asset has set a target of drilling at least 20 new wells this year, up from 15 last year.

Gas production will be required level by December in Tripura: ONGC ED Krishna Kumar

ONGC will ramp up gas drilling in Tripura starting next month to tackle the gas supply shortage. Executive Director Krishna Kumar cited urbanization challenges as a key issue. The NHPC is also studying a new pump storage project to boost power generation.

Fake gas disconnection notices scamming IGL customers: How to spot one

Scammers have resurfaced, now targeting Indraprastha Gas Limited customers with fake bill notices and disconnection threats. IGL urged customers to verify suspicious messages and avoid unauthorized payment links. Customers should make payments only through official IGL channels. The company also warned of poorly written fraudulent messages and stray calls from fake representatives.