GEECL stops CNG supply to Asansol-Durgapur

Raniganj: Great Eastern Energy of Y K Modi Group has stopped supply of CNG to Asansol-Durgapur area following a rift with the drivers. GEECL along with Essar is the only two sources of green gas so far in Bengal. The company has said in a statement that the drivers have earlier illegally stopped the work twice, been indisciplined, created severe hurdles and also handed over the keys to the truck owners.

“As stated earlier, GEECL will not operate unless we are completely satisfied on safety because no operations can be carried out in unsafe conditions. The transport contractors of GEECL want to start work with new drivers in safe manner,” it has said in a statement.

According to GEECL, following the ongoing situation it is closing CNG operations. “We have no option but to close CNG operation as it is extremely unsafe to engage any of the old drivers. We have and are always willing to resume operations but cannot and will not compromise on safety issues whether existing or perceived,” it added.