India, March 27 -- India's demand for natural gas could nearly double by 2030 if progress remains steady, policies are supportive, and investments continue to grow, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) chairperson Anil Kumar Jain said on Wednesday.

Jain, who was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the second PNGRB national conclave on natural gas and petroleum products infrastructure in Gandhinagar, said the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network was expected to drive this growth.

"Currently, India consumes 190 million metric standard cubic metres per day (MMSCMD) of natural gas. Based on current global and domestic trends, this is projected to rise to 297 MMSCMD by 2030. However, if conditions are favorable, the demand...