Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and Maharatna PSU, has announced the nationwide rollout of PNG & CNG Drive 2.0, a key initiative aligned with India’s clean energy transition and the Government of India’s objective to increase the share of natural gas in the national energy mix.
The announcement coincided with the national launch of a new series of television commercials under the PNG Drive 2.0 campaign, undertaken on behalf of the PNGRB Industry Committee. The newly unveiled PNG and CNG TVCs feature actor and Member of Parliament Shri Ravi Kishan endorsing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), while actor Ms Sakshi Tanwar promotes Pipe Natural Gas (PNG). The campaign underscores the safety, affordability, convenience and environmental advantages of natural gas, while reaffirming the industry’s unified commitment to India’s clean energy goals.
Scheduled to run nationwide from January 1 to March 31, 2026, the campaign is being implemented under the guidance of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), with active participation from City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies across India. The initiative seeks to accelerate the adoption of PNG among households, commercial and industrial users, and expand the use of CNG for mobility, strengthening access to cleaner, safer and more reliable energy solutions across the country
Shri Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), BPCL, said, “PNG & CNG Drive 2.0 is a strong step towards nation-building and improving ease of living. Natural gas delivers safety, reliability and uninterrupted supply, from kitchens to mobility, while significantly reducing carbon emissions. With rapid urbanisation and mobility growth, this transition supports cleaner air, modern living and a gas-based economy.”
The campaign theme ‘Non-Stop Zindagi’ highlights the convenience of natural gas as ‘gas on tap’—a continuous, safe and worry-free fuel for homes, businesses and transportation. PNG eliminates cylinder refills while ensuring controlled pressure and enhanced safety, while CNG enables cleaner mobility without compromising the driving experience.
Shri Rahul Tandon, Business Head – Gas, said the initiative reflects a pan-India collaboration among public and private CGD entities to position natural gas not merely as a utility, but as a life enabler—supporting households, mobility, commerce and industry—while advancing India’s climate commitments, including Net Zero by 2070.
Ms Neera Asthana Phate, General Manager, Corporate Communications & CRM, Mahanagar Gas Limited, highlighted that PNG powers homes, offices and restaurants, while CNG fuels cars, buses and commercial transport, remaining constant companions throughout one’s lifetime. She emphasised the importance of reaching people at scale and expressed confidence that the initiative will drive a nationwide clean energy movement.
Shri Raman Malik, Head – PR & Brand, BPCL, noted that PNG & CNG Drive 2.0 underscores the role of clear and credible communication in advancing India’s clean energy transition, adding that effective media engagement helps translate policy objectives into wider awareness and informed adoption across households and mobility segments.
India has witnessed significant expansion in CGD infrastructure over the past decade. From around 25–30 geographical areas in 2014, the country now has 307 authorised geographical areas, covering nearly 100% of the mainland. Against a minimum work programme target of 12.64 crore PNG household connections and 18,336 CNG stations by 2034, India has already achieved 1.61 crore PNG household connections and established 8,500+ CNG stations, with over three lakh kilometre-inch of pipeline laid nationwide.
The CGD sector has seen natural gas volumes rise from 14.8 MMSCMD to 42 MMSCMD, reflecting growing consumer adoption. Recent PNGRB reforms, including the unified pipeline tariff under ‘One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff’, have further improved affordability and access, resulting in notable reductions in PNG and CNG prices across regions.
As part of the nationwide awareness drive, the CGD industry has onboarded Ms Sakshi Tanwar for PNG and Shri Ravi Kishan, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, for CNG outreach. These associations aim to deepen public connect and accelerate adoption across urban and semi-urban India.
BPCL, along with all CGD entities, will continue to work collaboratively to ensure widespread awareness and faster adoption of PNG and CNG, reinforcing a cleaner, safer and more sustainable energy future for India.
