AG&P Pratham Inaugurates its 2nd COCO CNG Station in Kalaburagi, Expanding Natural Gas Accessibility in KIADB Industrial Area

Kalaburagi, 26th December 2024:  AG&P Pratham, a leading City Gas Distribution (CGD) player in India, proudly announces the inauguration of its third exclusive compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station at the KIADB Industrial Area locality, Kalaburagi. This Company Owned Company Operated (COCO) CNG station, strategically situated at KIADB Industrial Area, Kapnoor, will benefit the nearby areas of Kapnoor Industrial Estate, Kalaburagi City, Hyderabad-Kalaburagi-Vijayapura Road, Aurad B, and Kalaburagi Ring Road catering to the growing CNG needs.

By 2025, AG&P Pratham plans to add four more CNG stations in the city and expand its Piped Natural Gas Network (PNG) to Kharge Adjacent Areas, Basaveshwar Nagar, and Pragati Colony, which will cater to approximately 5,000 households. This expansion will further strengthen the company’s plans to commercialize gas supply to hotels and industries, including KMF Nandini Dairy, SB Patil Industries, and hotels such as Pizza Hut and Udipi’s Upahar (Om Nagar). 

Commenting on this infrastructure development, Mr. Rangarajan Seshadri, GA Head (Kalaburagi-Vijayapura) at AG&P Pratham, said, “We are happy to inaugurate our second exclusive CNG filling station in Kalaburagi, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to providing clean, affordable, and energy solutions. Our substantial investment in establishing the natural gas network underscores our dedication to meeting the rising fuel needs of vehicle owners. By actively promoting CNG as an alternative fuel through attractive schemes for new CNG vehicles and those retrofitted with CNG kits, we are facilitating a greener shift in the transportation segment. With the support of the Government, we are paving the way for a brighter, cleaner, and more prosperous future for our community.” 

Embracing CNG-powered vehicles translates into substantial cost savings for owners, with fuel expenses slashed by up to 45%. Moreover, these vehicles maintain optimal engine health over extended periods, resulting in enhanced mileage and reduced maintenance costs. Beyond economic benefits, CNG usage in vehicles yields lower emissions thus offering more environmentally sustainable transportation options. 

To date, AG&P Pratham has established two CNG stations and ten DBS stations. In Kalaburagi, significant infrastructural advancements have been achieved with the laying of MDPE pipelines covering a total of 64 kilometers across areas such as Jayanagar, Pooja Colony, Yamuna Nagar, Pragati Nagar, Om Nagar, Prashant Nagar, Arundati Colony, Oklay Camp, and NGO Colony. Over 400 households have been connected to the pipeline network. Additionally, 64 kilometers of steel pipelines have been installed, running from Jalasanghvi to Kapnoor. To support the infrastructure, one City Gas Station (CGS) and two Mother Stations have also been established. 
The company remains steadfast in its mission to create a positive impact on the environment, promote green practices, and enhance the overall quality of life for the residents of Kalaburagi. 

About AG&P Pratham:  
AG&P Pratham is the leading international player in the Indian City Gas Distribution (CGD) industry. AG&P Pratham holds 12 CGD licenses awarded by the Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to exclusively provide natural gas for everyday use in 37 Districts in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Rajasthan. The exclusive rights cover the supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to households, industrial, commercial, non-commercial and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for use in vehicles. These CGD networks will cover 278,000 square kilometres, 17,000 inch-km of pipeline and over 1,500 new CNG stations. 
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AG&P Pratham’s Operations in Karnataka :  
AG&P Pratham is widely present in 15 districts of Karnataka including Mysore, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, Uttara Kannada, Haveri, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Bagalkot, Koppal, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura and Kolar. We have the largest network of 110+ CNG Stations and 5 live LCNG Stations in Karnataka state which are operational across these districts. AG&P Pratham also supplies Piped Natural Gas by providing last mile connectivity to the majority of the residential areas and has laid more than 4000 inch-km of pipelines across the state. We are expanding our infrastructure across major industrial areas to enforce natural gas fuel usage, including Nanjangud, Kadakola, Hebbal, Hootagalli, Mettagalli, Adakanahalli, Badanaguppe, Ginigera Industrial Area - Koppal KIADB Raichur, Raichur Industry Growth Centre, Machenahalli, Kallur Mandli industrial area, Kapnoor & Nandoor, Kapnoor & Nandoor. This connectivity will ensure that the larger industrial and commercial establishments 
in these areas of Karnataka have access to Piped Natural Gas for all their energy needs.