 The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) conducted a study in late

1980's on the imputed economic value of natural gas and found that City Gas
Distribution provides one of the best values for utilization of natural gas.

 Based on the study, 1.5 MMSCMD of Natural gas was allocated for City Gas
Distribution Project in Greater Mumbai for the following segments

Sector Nos.
- Domestic 6,26,000
- CNG Vehicles. 20,000
- Small commercial 4,500
- Small Industries 146

 GAIL formed JVC (MGL) with BG and Govt. of Maharashtra in May'95 to

implement the project