Gujarat Chief Minister and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister emphasize

better coordination between the state and Central PSUs in oil and gas sector

5 Dariya News

New Delhi 08-Aug-2014

The Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel met the Minister of state (Independent charge) for Petroleum and Natural Gas here today, and discussed the issues between the state and the Centre regarding oil and gas.  Pradhan appreciated that Gujarat has a model gas economy, and it has adopted certain best practices in gas distribution. Both the leaders emphasized on increasing cooperation and coordination between the State and Central PSUs – GAIL and ONGC, in sharing of data, infrastructure and knowledge, and redressal of grievances in land acquisition for oil and gas activities. The issue of expediting the survey activities in Kutch and Saurashtra regions, and Gulf of Khambat, came up for discussion, so as to explore gas and oil in the area. The issue of expanding the city gas distribution network was also discussed. Streamlining the procedure for grant of permission of City Gas Distribution network too came up for discussion.