11th Annual Conference on

CITY GAS DISTRIBUTION IN INDIA

Progress, Potential, Challenges and Way Forward
March 8-99, 2016, Hyatt Regency, New Delhi

Organisers: Supported by: Co-sponsors so far*:

*Lead and Co-sponsor slots available

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Mission

z The CGD sector is continuing to grow in terms of market size and network. During 2010-15, its network grew by 18.4 per cent while the number
of CNG stations increased by 23 per cent. In 2014-15, sales also grew by about 5 per cent, compared to a decline in 2013-14.
z In 2015, new CGD bidding rounds were rolled out by the PNGRB. In the fifth round, bids were invited for 20 cities. However, despite several
changes in the bidding parameters to encourage participation, the response remained lukewarm and only eight of 20 GAs received bids. The
tenders for the remaining will be re-invited.
z In addition, 34 GAs are on offer in the sixth round. The last date for the submission of bids is mid-January 2016.
z In the meantime, PNGRB has expedited the process of granting licences, having issued them for the Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar, Tumkur,
Dharwad, Krishna, East and West Godavari, Belgaum and Ernakulum districts in the past few months.
z A significant policy move during the year has been permitting asset-owning CGD companies to freely price their products. This has removed
regulatory uncertainties in pricing and is expected to increase investments in the sector over the next three to four years.
z Meanwhile, a further decline in domestic gas prices and reduced subsidies for alternate fuels are also expected to benefit CGD operations by
making CNG and PNG fuels more competitive with respect to diesel and liquefied petroleum gas.
z Fresh investments will also be aided by the top priority accorded to domestic CNG and PNG categories of CGD since January 2014 in
domestic natural gas allocation.
z While availability continues to be a challenge, policy developments have certainly helped improve access to domestic gas. In the CNG and
PNG segments at least, players have been able to cut prices and retain their margins, thereby allowing them to regain competitiveness.
z The sector is offering more opportunities for technology providers as well. Most CGD operators are testing world-class technologies and best
practices to ensure effective operations.
z The sector needs to work on addressing operational challenges. The areas that require attention are asset management and distribution,
trunkline connectivity, network safety, leakage detection, metering, etc.
z The mission of this conference is to examine recent trends and developments, discuss opportunities and challenges in the sector. The
conference will showcase successful projects, technologies and best practices.

Target Audience

The conference is targeted at:

- Gas distributors
- Gas marketers/suppliers
- Policymakers and regulators
- Infrastructure builders
- Natural gas producers
- State development agencies
- Engineering and design firms
- Pipeline manufacturers
- Leak detection solution providers
- Technology providers
- Meter manufacturers
- Material technology providers
- Consulting and legal firms
- Pipeline operators
- Industrial consumers
- IT solution providers (SCADA, GIS, ERP, etc.)
- Financial institutions
- Etc.

Delegate Fee
z The delegate fee is Rs. 22,500 for one delegate; Rs. 37,500 for two; Rs. 52,500 for three; and Rs. 67,500 for four.
z Service tax of 14.5 per cent is applicable on the registration fee.

To register: Call +91-111-446078357, 41034615, 9582345887, email: conferencecell@indiainfrastructure.com, or visit us at www.indiainfrastructure.com

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AGENDA/STRUCTURE
TRENDS AND OUTLOOK CGD ECONOMICS: TARIFFS AND COSTS
™ What have been the key trends and developments in the past few months? ™ What factors determine the commercial viability of CGD projects? What are the

™ What is the outlook? What are the new opportunities? current business models?

™ What are the key challenges? ™ What are the key cost components and the revenue sources?

™ What are the trends in network tariffs across states? What is the tariff outlook?

OPERATOR PERSPECTIVE
™ How do operators perceive the CGD sector? ASSET MANAGEMENT
™ How attractive is the business with companies now freely pricing their products? ™ What are the key technologies available for network and asset management (GIS,

™ What are the business opportunities and the key challenges? SCADA, ERP, etc.)?

™ What are the views of operators on the policy amendments (priority allocations, ™ What has been the experience so far?

new gas prices, etc.)? ™ What are the global best practices?

PNGRB PERSPECTIVE METERING AND BILLING

™ What is the progress in the fourth, fifth, and sixth bidding rounds? What has been ™ What has been the experience so far in metering and billing?

the bidding response in the latest rounds? ™ What technologies are being used in this area?

™ What have been the key initiatives for developing the CGD sector? ™ What are the key challenges?

™ What are the targets and priorities for the next few years?

FOCUS ON SAFETY ASPECTS

GAS SUPPLY OUTLOOK ™ What are the key issues and challenges in ensuring safety and security in CGD

™ What is the current status of gas supply? pipeline networks?

™ What are the current sourcing options? Have they changed in the past year? ™ What are the technologies available for monitoring various hazards (leak detection,

™ What is the outlook for gas supply? repair/rehabilitation, etc.)?

™ What has been the experience so far in India?

UPDATE ON PIPELINE INFRASTRUCTURE

™ What is the status of the pipeline infrastructure? PROJECT SHOWCASE
™ What is the progress of the pipelines under construction? ™ Which are some of the noteworthy projects (operational and upcoming)?

™ What are the plans for the next few years? ™ What are their key features (network size, design, milestones, etc.)?

™ What lessons can be learnt from the experience of these projects?

FOCUS ON CNG NETWORKS

™ What are the specific requirements for setting up CNG Networks? TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE
™ What are the different technology options? What has been the experience so far? ™ What are the most promising technologies?

™ What new equipment is being used to prolong the life of assets (compressers,

FOCUS ON PNG NETWORKS boosters, valves, pipelines, etc.)?

™ What are the specific requirements for setting up PNG networks? ™ What has been the experience so far?

™ What are the different technology options? What has been the experience so far? ™ What are the key challenges?

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Previous Participants: Last year’s keynote speakers:
The city gas distributors that attended the conference last year (In alphabetical order)

S. Krishnan,
Chairperson,
PNGRB

Narendra Kumar,
Managing Director,
Indraprastha Gas Limited

Rajeev Mathur,
Managing Director,
Mahanagar Gas Limited

P.P.G. Sarma,
Chief Executive Officer,
GSPC Gas Limited

The companies that participated in our previous conferences on “City Gas Distribution in India” included: Acme, Adani Gas, Agi-G
Glaspac, Al Aziz, Allard Partners,
Anacon Process Control, APGIC, Ario Infrastructure, Arrukn Consultation, Auctus Advisors, Asahi Glass, Assam Gas Limited, AT Kearney, Avantha Power & Infra,
Avantika Gas limited, Avineon, Basell Polyofins India, Bhagyanagar Gas, Bhotika Pipeline, BP Exploration (Alpha) India, BPCL, Burckhardt Compression, Cairn Energy,
Caterpillar Commercial, Central UP Gas, CEIL, Chemtrols, Chevron, Chicago Pnuematics, Clarke Energy, CPL Energy India, CRISIL, Cryogas Equipment, Daniel
Measurement Solutions, Denso International India (P) Limited, Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, DNV GL, Dolat Capital Market, Dura-LLine India, EY, East India
Petroleum, Eastern Gas, EIL, Elster-IInstromet, Emerson, ESAB, Essar Oil, Evonik, ExxonMobil, Feedback Ventures, Ferranti, Fike Safety, Fujitsu, GAIL, Gas Natural
Fenosa, Gasvigil Technologies (P) Limited, GDF Suez Energy, GE Sensing, Genus Power Infrastructures, Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH, GLNoble
Denton, Glynwed, GMMCO, GMR Energy, Green Gas, GSPC, Gujarat Gas, Gujarat Glass, Haryana City Gas Distribution, HCC, Hitachi, Hoerbiger India, Honeywell,
HPCL, ICF, ICICI Bank, ICPCI, ICRA, IDBI, IDCO, IDFC, IGL, Imkemex, Indian Oil Corporation, Indraprastha Gas, INEL Gas Controls, Intertek, Ispat Energy, Itron, Jain
Irrigation, Jubilant Energy, Katlax, Kawasaki, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation, Kimplas Piping, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Kirloskar Pneumatics, Kotak
Mahindra, Kotak Securities, KPMG, KSIDC, Lanco Infratech, Mahanagar Gas, Maharashtra Natural Gas, Maharashtra Seamless, Makwana Engineering, MIDC, Mitsui
& Co., MNGL, MoPNG, Mott Macdonald, Mueller, NCC, NTPC, Oil India, ONGC, Oracle, PDIL, Petro IT, Pinnacle Engines India, PNG Ministry, PNGRB, PPAC, Pratibha
Industries, Protos Engineering, PTT, Quippo Energy, Rajasthan State Gas, Ramboll Oil & Gas, Raychem RPG, Reliance Natural Resources, RMG Autometers, RMSI,
Rockwin Flowmeters, Rolls Royce, RPG Raychem, Sabarmati Gas, Safire Capital, Sandvik Asia, Sangir Plastics, SAP, Savair Energy, Saumya DSM, SBI Capital,
Secured Meters, Shell, Simon Carves, Siti Energy, Spice Energy, State Bank of Hyderabad, Sterling & Wilson, Tata Power, TDW India, Technip KT, TGE Engineering,
TIL, TNGCL, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Tractebel Engineering, Tractors India, Trimble Navigation, Tripura Natural Gas, Vargo Petro-TTech, Varicon Pumps, VCS Quality
Services, Veekay Plast, Warburg Pincus, Wärtsilä, Welspun Infratech, Wipro, etc.

Organisers
The conference is being organised by India Infrastructure Publishing, the leading provider of information on the infrastructure sectors. The
company publishes Indian Infrastructure (a magazine on infrastructure policy and finance), Power Line (India’s premier power magazine)
and Renewable Watch (covers the entire spectrum of renewable energy). It also publishes a series of reports on the oil & gas sector
including City Gas Distribution in India, Gas in India, LNG in India, E&P in Oil & Gas, and Oil & Gas Pipelines in India. It also publishes Oil
& Gas News (a weekly newsletter) and the Oil & Gas Directory and Yearbook.

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 SNAPSHOTS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Lead sponsors (up to two):
- Up to six delegate registrations from the sponsoring company
- One speaker slot
- Stall space at the conference
- Mention on all conference promotional material (mailings, ads, etc.)
- Distribution of sponsor promotional material to each delegate
- Prominent logo presence at the conference (backdrop, vertical panel, etc.)
Co-ssponsors:
- Up to four delegate registrations from the sponsoring company
- Stall space at the conference
- Mention on all conference promotional material (mailings, ads, etc.)
- Distribution of sponsor promotional material to each delegate
- Logo presence at the conference (backdrop, vertical panel, etc.)

For sponsorship opportunities, contact: Varun T. Boyle, Tel: +91-111-441034610, 9999430521

 11th Annual Conference on

CITY GAS DISTRIBUTION IN INDIA

Progress, Potential, Challenges and Way Forward
March 8-9, 2016, Hyatt Regency, New Delhi

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