Archive · 20 May 2025
BGCL Expands Gas Network: More Homes & CNG Stations Planned
BGCL, a gas company in Kolkata, is working to get gas to more homes and cars.
They're planning to provide gas connections to about 25,000 houses by the end of 2025.
They're also adding more gas stations for cars that run on CNG (compressed natural gas), increasing the number to 30.
Over the next five years, they hope to connect 500,000 homes and build around 90 more CNG stations across the state.
The project is a partnership between GAIL (India) Ltd and Greater Calcutta Gas Supply Company Ltd.
The state government is also working to increase CNG access for buses.
BGCL aims to connect 25,000 homes with piped natural gas by the end of 2025.
The number of CNG stations in Greater Kolkata will increase to 30.
BGCL plans to establish approximately 90 CNG stations across West Bengal in five years.
Two new CNG stations were recently launched in Bagbazar and near Ganesh Talkies.
The state government is working to expand CNG infrastructure for buses.
- Who
- BGCL, GAIL (India) Ltd, Greater Calcutta Gas Supply Company Ltd, and consumers in Kolkata and surrounding areas.
- What
- Expanding piped natural gas to homes and increasing CNG stations.
- When
- By the end of 2025 (for home connections), ongoing expansion.
- Where
- Kolkata and surrounding districts in West Bengal, India.
- Why
- To expand gas access for homes and transport.
- Company
- BGCL
- Homes to be connected by end of 2025
- 25,000
- CNG Stations by end of year
- 30
- Current CNG stations
- 18
- Service area
- KMC and adjacent districts
