Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced the nationwide rollout of PNG & CNG Drive 2.0, a major industry-led campaign aimed at accelerating India’s transition to cleaner energy and boosting the share of natural gas in the country’s energy mix.
The launch marked the national debut of new television commercials under the PNG Drive 2.0 banner, executed on behalf of the PNGRB Industry Committee.
The TVCs feature actor and Member of Parliament Shri Ravi Kishan endorsing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and actor Sakshi Tanwar promoting Pipe Natural Gas (PNG), spotlighting the safety, affordability, convenience and environmental advantages of natural gas while reinforcing the sector’s collective commitment to India’s clean energy goals.
The nationwide campaign will run from January 1 to March 31, 2026, under the guidance of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), with participation from all City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities across India.
The initiative aims to fast-track the adoption of PNG across households, commercial and industrial users, and CNG for transportation, strengthening access to cleaner, safer and more reliable energy.
Addressing the press conference, Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), BPCL, said, “PNG & CNG Drive 2.0 is a strong step towards nation-building and improving ease of living for citizens. Natural gas delivers safety, reliability and uninterrupted supply - right from kitchens to mobility, while significantly reducing carbon emissions. With India’s rapid urbanisation and mobility growth, this transition supports cleaner air, modern living and the vision of a gas-based economy.”
The campaign’s theme, ‘Non-Stop Zindagi’, positions natural gas as ‘gas on tap’ — a continuous, worry-free and safe fuel solution for homes, businesses and transport. PNG eliminates dependence on cylinder refills while ensuring enhanced safety through controlled pressure, while CNG enables cleaner mobility without compromising performance.
Rahul Tandon, Business Head – Gas, said the initiative represents a pan-India collaboration between public and private CGD players to position natural gas not just 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.
Highlighting the everyday impact of natural gas, Neera Asthana Phate, General Manager, Corporate Communications & CRM · Mahanagar Gas Limited, said, “PNG powers homes, offices and restaurants, while CNG fuels cars, buses and commercial transport. She emphasised that PNG and CNG remain constant companions throughout one’s lifetime, enabling cleaner living and mobility."
She added that reaching people is crucial and expressed confidence that this initiative will drive a nationwide clean energy movement for India.
Emphasising the role of communication, Raman Malik, Head – PR & Brand, BPCL, said, “the PNG & CNG Drive 2.0 underscores the importance of clear and credible communication in advancing India’s clean energy transition, adding that effective media engagement helps carry policy objectives to the public, enabling wider awareness and informed adoption across households and mobility segments.”
India’s City Gas Distribution sector has expanded rapidly over the past decade. From just 25–30 geographical areas in 2014, the network now spans 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, the country has already achieved 1.61 crore PNG household connections and established 8,500+ CNG stations, supported by over three lakh kilometre-inch of pipeline laid nationwide.
Natural gas volumes in the CGD sector have surged from 14.8 MMSCMD to 42 MMSCMD, reflecting rising consumer adoption. Recent PNGRB reforms — including the unified pipeline tariff under ‘One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff’ — have further improved affordability and access, leading to noticeable reductions in PNG and CNG prices across regions.
