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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following would be the first zone on the eastern coast of India to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) supply to all its industrial units?
A
Sri City Multiproduct SEZ
B
Kandla SEZ
C
Apache SEZ
D
Kakinada SEZ
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The source of PNG supply in Delhi is the famous Hazira-Bijaipur-Jagdishpur (HBJ) pipeline of GAIL (India) Limited. PNG offers the convenience of ensuring continuous and adequate supply of PNG at all times, without any problem of storing gas in cylinders.

Detailed explanation-2: -Domestic PNG is used for various purposes like cooking and water heating. It is also widely used by Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Hotels, Flight kitchens, Restaurants, places of Worship etc. PNG satisfies most of the requirements for fuel across all segments, being efficient, non-polluting and relatively economical.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gujarat – Gujarat was one of the first places in India where natural gas reserves were found. Today Gujarat houses around 4% of the total natural gas reserves in the country. This natural gas helps in fueling the thermal power plants in the state. The major gas fields in Gujarat were located in the Cambay Basin.

Detailed explanation-4: -PNG is a clean/environment friendly fuel. It does not leave any unpleasant soot, ash, or odour. In case of fuels like HSD and LDO, there are considerable chances of spillage and pilferage. In case of PNG these losses are invariably done away with, as PNG is supplied through pipes.

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