CNG Supply In Mumbai Disrupted Due To Damaged GAIL Pipeline

Mumbai is witnessing an ongoing shortage of CNG following damage to Gas Authority of India’s (GAIL) Main Supply Pipeline. Full details are not known, though a statement of Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) – the main supplier of CNG & PNG to the city, citing ‘third-party damage in the main gas supply pipeline of GAIL.’

MGL states that the gas pipeline damage has interrupted supply to its City Gate Station in Wadala. The City Gas Station is the main facility that receives gas supply from GAIL’s pipeline before it is sent out/pumped out to locations across the city via MGL’s network of pipelines.

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The supply interruption began on Sunday and continued into Monday, with MGL stating that it was currently prioritising the operation of its domestic PNG (piped natural gas) connections. This could lead to a shortage of CNG at fuel stations across the city, with reports that many taxis and autos were off the roads due to running out of fuel. Lines at filling stations still providing CNG could also be longer than expected.

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No clear timeline on the rectification is currently available, though some reports state that the supply was temporarily restored, but pressure remained very low. Some reports state that the connection could be restored by Tuesday, though the after-effects of CNG shortages across the city could likely continue till supply to filling stations is normalised and the long queues at filling stations are cleared.

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