EOGEPL
EOGEPL dispatches first ever CNG to Bengal Gas Co for Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Essar Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Ltd (EOGEPL) has said it had filled and dispatched the first ever Compressed Coal Bed Methane (C-CBM) Natural Gas cascade truck for Bengal Gas Company’s maiden CNG station, to be supplied by state-run gas major GAIL (India) Ltd.
Essar Capital’s investments in EOGEPL are a part of its investment portfolio in exploration and production businesses which are increasingly focused on clean energy.
The Coal Bed Methane (CBM) gas is widely seen as the green fuel of this century as the energy transition happens in the world.
Santosh Chandra, CEO, EOGEPL, said, "This is a momentous occasion for us at EOGEPL, as we take the first step towards fulfilling our promise to the people and the government of West Bengal. Our Coal Bed Methane gas, a clean and green fuel, is a turning point towards helping the state in its journey to reduce air pollution amongst the community.
"In line with the country’s vision, as we transform into a gas based economy, we are committed to increasing indigenous clean energy share in our energy mix, address issues of climate change and support an Atmanirbhar Bharat."
The C-CBM Natural Gas cascade truck was flagged off by Satyabrata Bairagi, CEO, Bengal Gas Company and Chandra from EOGEPL’s gas compressor facility, Durgapur to the city gas distribution firm’s CNG station to be commissioned in Kolkata.
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