The GAIL Gas will be building 41 compress natural gas (CNG) stations in the adjoining Seraikela-Kharsawan district and five in West Singhbhum of Jharkhand on dealer-owned, dealer-operated model.
The company is currently motivating land owners and individuals to collaborate for setting up the clean fuel stations in the two districts of Kolhan division. As per the scheme, the entire plot of the private individual will be developed exclusively for setting up CNG pumps and allied services.
The selection of applicants will be according to the guidelines developed by the company. After selection of the plot, the applicant desirous of setting up CNG station as dealer will enter into an agreement with the company for a period of 10 or more years on a lease basis.
The CNG equipment for setting up the fuel station will be installed and commissioned by the company while the dealer will arrange mandatory approvals from statutory bodies.