Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)

Category: Economy / Energy / Regulatory Bodies

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • PNGRB stands for Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board.

  • It was established under the PNGRB Act, 2006.

  • It regulates downstream activities in the petroleum and natural gas sector.

  • It regulates and develops city or local natural gas distribution networks and natural gas pipelines.

  • It also regulates petroleum product pipelines.

  • Prelims Focus: Statutory body, legislation and regulatory functions.