<h1>Regional gas-grid reports 85.35% physical progress, commissions first pipeline segment and completes major river HDD crossing</h1> A regional gas-grid company reported 85.35% cumulative physical progress through August 31, citing pipeline laying, station construction and allied works, and announced commissioning of its first pipeline segment and completion of a major river HDD crossing. At its annual general meeting the company reaffirmed commitment to complete a priority north-eastern gas-grid project to support industrial growth and cleaner energy access, approved preparatory steps to finance an additional feeder-line project, outlined commissioning and operational-readiness timelines and green initiatives, and thanked central and state authorities, regulators and promoter companies for their support.