Petronet LNG plans to enlarge natural gas network in state

Petronet LNG Ltd’s (PLL) terminal worth Rs 4,200 crore which can produce 5 million tonnes of liquified natural gas (LNG) a year in the Puthuvype island off Kochi is expected to be commissioned by December.

Initiating the steps to enlarge the natural gas network in the state, Petronet LNG terminal officials have submitted a proposal to the KSRTC to convert buses to the compressed natural gas (CNG) format.

PLL is also holding talks with companies such as Hindustan Latex and Carborundum for the supply of LNG in 15-tonne tankers to these companies. Also talks with more companies in the state, which require small quantities of LNG, is on. “We have already submitted a proposal to the KSRTC to convert the buses to the CNG mode. To implement this, LNG hubs (small storage units of LNG) should be constructed. If all goes as planned, the KSRTC buses in the state can be converted to CNG mode resulting in less pollution as is practised in New Delhi,” said Pushp Khetarpal, senior vice-president, Petronet LNG-Kochi.