India’s PNG push hits roadblocks: What’s slowing the pipeline expansion

 India’s ambitious piped natural gas expansion is significantly behind schedule, with city gas distribution companies connecting only a fraction of the government’s daily target. Acute shortages of certified gas plumbers and weak consumer uptake, particularly in rental housing, are major impediments to achieving the 2030 goal. India’s ambitious piped natural gas expansion is significantly behind schedule, with city gas distribution companies connecting only a fraction of the government’s daily target. Acute shortages of certified gas plumbers and weak consumer uptake, particularly in rental housing, are major impediments to achieving the 2030 goal.