Kamal Kishore Chatiwal began his career as the Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (IGL), the country's largest CNG distribution corporation with City Gas Distribution networks in 30 districts spanning four states, including the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
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About: Kamal Kishore Chatiwal
Chatiwal, a Chemical Engineer from IIT Delhi, has over 32 years of Oil & Gas Sector experience, particularly in Project Execution and Commissioning of Mega Petrochemical Projects, Operation & Maintenance of Gas Processing units, Natural Gas Compressor Station and cross-country LPG Pipeline. Prior to joining IGL, Chatiwal was Executive Director (O&M-JLPL) and Head of Zonal Marketing at GAIL in Jaipur.
Chatiwal also has experience in Corporate planning and strategy, Project Development and Corporate training. Sanjay Kumar previously held the role of Managing Director and has taken on the role of Director (Marketing) in GAIL (India) Ltd. IGL is a collaboration between GAIL (India) Ltd. and BPCL, while the Govt. of NCT of Delhi owns a 5% equity stake.
About Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (IGL)
• Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (IGL) is one of the leading natural gas distribution companies in India.
• IGL was founded in 1998 as a collaboration between GAIL India, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and the Government of Delhi. The primary goal of the organisation is to supply clients in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) with safe, efficient, and dependable natural gas.
• IGL operates in the entire Delhi NCR region, including Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Rewari, Karnal, Meerut, and Sonipat.
• They provide natural gas through pipes to households, commercial establishments, and industries.
• They also supply piped natural gas (PNG) to the transportation sector, including buses and auto-rickshaws. This has helped to reduce vehicular pollution in the region significantly.
• In addition to PNG, IGL delivers compressed natural gas (CNG) to automobiles. IGL has created the country's largest network of CNG stations, with over 550 CNG stations in the NCR.
• The company has also set up several CNG stations on highways, providing a convenient refueling option for long-distance vehicular traffic.
Awards won by IGL:
IGL has been awarded several awards and recognitions for its contribution to the environment. It received the Greentech Safety Award for its excellent safety practices in 2020. The company also received the Global Visionary Award for its commitment to pollution reduction and a cleaner environment.
IGL Projects:
• IGL has expanded its operations by diversifying into other fields, such as waste-to-energy and solar power.
• The company has set up a waste-to-energy plant in Noida and has collaborated with the Government of Delhi to set up solar power plants in the region.
• With a focus on delivering reliable and sustainable energy, Indraprastha Gas Ltd. has become a leader in the natural gas distribution sector in India.
• Their commitment to reducing pollution and promoting a cleaner environment has made them a model for other companies to follow.
