January 18, 2024. One of the leading players in the City Gas Distribution (CGD) space in India, AG&P Pratham, announced the expansion of its compressed natural gas (CNG) network by increasing its total footprint to 14 refueling stations in Chittoor. Launched as a DBS (Daughter Booster Station) at a prime locality in Palamaneru, Chittoor, this station will further strengthen AG&P Pratham’s commitment towards ensuring uninterrupted supply of CNG to the vehicle owners of 3-wheelers, cargos, cars, mini commercial vehicles (MCV), light commercial vehicles (LCV) variants, and buses.
The 14th CNG station is located inside a Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) premise and was inaugurated by Mr. Ganga Niranjan Reddy- DTC, Chittoor district and Mr. Madusudhan RTO Inspector – Palamaneru, Chittoor. This strategic location ensures accessibility for residents and travellers, with National Highway 40 linking it to major cities like Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. AG&P Pratham extends its CNG services beyond Palamaneru, with stations also situated in Tirupati, Tirumala, Srikalahasti, Chittoor, V-Kota, Kuppam, and Madanapalle. The company has a total of 51 stations in Andhra Pradesh.
Mr Chirag K Bhanvadia, Regional Head, AG&P Pratham, expressed: “We have been very focused on expanding our natural gas distribution network across Andhra Pradesh in line with the nation’s crucial goal of green energy consumption. The CNG services offered by AG&P Pratham cater to a wide range of vehicles, including autos, cars, small commercial vehicles, trucks, tractors, and buses. The newly launched CNG station in Palamaneru, Chittoor, provides an eco-friendly fuel alternative for both private and public transportation, aligning with AG&P Pratham’s commitment to fostering a cleaner, more sustainable future. The collaboration with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited strengthens our resolve to make CNG more accessible and contribute to India’s transition towards a greener tomorrow.”
