ONGC Fire: MGL Prioritises PNG; CNG Likely Affected in Mumbai

 A fire at the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's (ONGC) gas processing plant in Uran, Navi Mumbai, has disrupted gas supplies for Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), a key provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) in the region. The incident, which occurred around 3 pm on Monday, was extinguished by ONGC's fire brigade within two hours, with no injuries reported.

The fire affected MGL's supply to its Wadala city gate station and potentially to CNG stations across Mumbai due to low pipeline pressure. In response, MGL has prioritized uninterrupted service to domestic PNG consumers, ensuring essential household supplies remain stable. The company urged industrial and commercial customers to switch to alternative fuels to mitigate the impact.

ONGC, a state-owned oil and gas exploration company, is working to resume normal operations, with MGL stating that full gas supply restoration is expected once the plant is fully operational. This disruption highlights the vulnerabilities in Mumbai's energy infrastructure amid growing demands for natural gas.

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