Energy Policy Experts - India Cooking Transition Amid Geopolitics

The #PNG vs #LPG debate continues to amaze me, especially at a time when electric #cooking — particularly induction — is making quiet but significant inroads into Indian #urban households. Interestingly, while the #government has been encouraging all three pathways, in times of #crisis the focus invariably shifts back to PNG expansion. The reasons are understandable. LPG supply remains vulnerable to global disruptions, especially with a large share moving through critical maritime chokepoints like the Strait of #Hormuz. But the larger reality is that both LPG and natural gas are import dependent to varying degrees. While PNG supplied through City Gas Distribution (#CGD) networks does benefit from domestic #gas allocation and relatively cheaper administered gas, nearly 50% of India’s natural gas demand is still met through imports. That said, with CGD networks expanding rapidly across the country and PNG being positioned as a cleaner and more convenient fuel, it certainly appears better placed for long-term growth. At the same time, electric cooking is steadily entering the conversation — driven by #urbanisation, #renewable energy growth, appliance affordability and energy-efficiency goals — though it still remains far less discussed in mainstream #energy debates. So where does India go from here? • LPG for accessibility and energy security? • PNG for cleaner urban energy transition? • Electric cooking for long-term decarbonisation? • Or a balanced multi-fuel pathway depending on geography and economics? For my next #feature story on “Gas Amidst Geopolitics”, I am looking for #expert comments and industry #perspectives on how you think India’s cooking energy transition would evolve amidst changing geopolitics and energy-security concerns. Pls comment on this post or DM me your inputs with your name, designation and organisation details. You can also email me at [email redacted]. #ExpertOpinion #NaturalGas #PNG #LPG #EnergyTransition #IndiaEnergy #Geopolitics #CGD #CleanEnergy #EnergySecurity #InductionCooking #CityGasDistribution #LNG #Sustainability #CookingEnergy #GasSector #India