The workshop was organised to share the current status of gas pipeline infrastructure, city gas distribution in India and its implementation plan. The workshop also highlighted the recent technological developments happening in the gas sector i.e. fuel cell technologies, use of LNG in transportation sector and development of efficient power generation system with the use of gas.

The workshop also highlighted the key issues encountered by gas players in India w.r.t. investment in gas pipeline infrastructure, issues related to acquisition of right of use to lay the pipeline and associated delays.

IHS Markit, ICF and PetroFed made a presentation on the above mentioned issues for highlighting the necessary changes / policy interventions needed for integrating new technology and development of gas pipeline infrastructure.