<h1>Public-sector oil companies form joint venture to build city gas distribution, CNG stations and piped natural gas network</h1> Two public-sector oil companies have executed an agreement to form a joint venture to develop a city gas distribution network in Arunachal Pradesh, involving installation of CNG stations and provision of piped natural gas to households, commercial units and industries. The project aims to expand clean energy access, support socio-economic development in the region and advance the government's gas-based economy objectives. The JV follows recent regional pipeline commissioning and is presented as strengthening energy infrastructure and reliability in the Northeast while leveraging the companies' complementary assets and roles.