THINK Gas Expands Operations in Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu

Chennai, June 9 (PTI) THINK Gas, a leading City Gas Distribution (CGD) company, on Tuesday announced significant progress in expanding its natural gas infrastructure across the Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu regions.

The company has successfully completed over 500 km of steel and MDPE pipeline network, enabling access to cleaner fuel for domestic, commercial and industrial consumers.

The company said as part of its growth plans, THINK Gas aims to expand the network to 550 plus km by 2026, while increasing Domestic Piped Natural Gas (DPNG) connections from 10,125 households to 20,000 households.

The company currently operates 52 CNG stations, with plans to expand to 70 stations within the next year, benefiting over 30,000 vehicles and supporting the transition towards cleaner mobility solutions.


THINK Gas is creating immediate employment for around 500 on-ground staff for marketing and technicians and helpers for household plumbing works. The workplace will be Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, Vellore and Thirupathur.

Thirukkumaran N T Regional Head – Kanchipuram GA, THINK Gas, said, "The continued expansion of our pipeline network and customer base reflects the growing acceptance of natural gas as a reliable and cleaner energy source".

"Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu have an estimated 30,000 LPG autos as per RTO data that can be converted to CNG," he said adding "Think Gas provides a subsidy of Rs 8,000 towards the conversion cost of Rs 26,000, reducing the auto owner's contribution to Rs 18,000".

He claimed that by switching to CNG, drivers can save up to 40 per cent fuel costs, resulting in monthly savings of approximately Rs 6,000 and 7,500 and recovering their investment within two to three months.