Your CNG station is ready—shiny dispensers, underground tanks, and a ₹3 crore investment. But without PESO certification, the local fire officer shuts you down on Day 1. You lose ₹50 lakh in fuel contracts and face a ₹10 lakh fine.
This happened to a Gurgaon operator in 2024. They skipped PESO site approval, installed tanks 2 meters too close to the boundary, and spent ₹18 lakh on relocation plus 4 months delay. Their competitor? Opened on time with zero issues.
Hi, I’m a Product Compliance Advisor with 14 years in hazardous certifications. At Instacertify, we’ve secured PESO approval for 1,200+ CNG stations since 2018—zero rejections in the last 24 months. We partner with PESO Circle Offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai to turn a 120-day process into 45–60 days.
This guide is your zero-failure playbook to get PESO certification for CNG stations in 2025—whether you’re an OMC, private retailer, or retrofit operator.
We’ll cover:
- Why PESO is non-negotiable under SMPV Rules 2016.
- The exact application process on the PESO portal.
- Site layout, tank testing, and NOC decoding.
- How to avoid ₹25 lakh fines and station blacklisting.
Let’s get your station PESO-approved and pumping.
What Is PESO Certification and Why CNG Stations Can’t Operate Without It
The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), regulates all compressed gases, including CNG. Established in 1898 as the Department of Explosives, PESO enforces the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016 (SMPV Rules) and Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016.
For CNG stations, PESO certification is mandatory for:
- Storage vessels (cascade, dispensers).
- Piping and compressors.
- Site safety (distances, fire systems).
- Operations (dispensing, emergency protocols).
It’s not optional—Rule 43 of SMPV Rules requires PESO license before commissioning. In 2025, with 15,000+ CNG stations targeted under SATAT Scheme, PESO has tightened:
- Mandatory third-party inspection for all new stations.
- ₹25 lakh fine + 3-year imprisonment under Explosives Act Section 9C.
- Integration with PNGRB—non-PESO stations blocked from gas supply.
A Mumbai retrofit skipped PESO compressor approval—explosion risk flagged, station sealed, ₹22 lakh loss.
PESO isn’t bureaucracy. It’s your shield against ₹100 crore disasters like the 2023 Jaipur blast.
Step 1: Site Selection and PESO Layout Approval
PESO approval starts with site layout. The station must comply with OISD-STD-179 distances:
- 10m from the boundary to the dispenser.
- 6m between the cascade and the compressor.
- 50m from residential buildings.
Submit Form V with:
- Land documents (sale deed, CLU).
- Site plan (1:100 scale, AutoCAD).
- Distance certificate from Tehsildar.
PESO Circle Office reviews in 15–30 days.
A Noida operator got layout rejected for 4m boundary gap—we redesigned → approved in 18 days.
Step 2: Equipment Procurement and Third-Party Inspection
Source PESO-approved equipment:
- Cylinders (IS 7285, PESO Type Approval).
- Compressors (PESO Form VI).
- Dispensers (PESO-tested flow meters).
Engage a third-party inspector (TPI) from the PESO list. TPI verifies:
- Hydrostatic testing (1.5x working pressure).
- Pneumatic leak test.
- Material certificates.
We coordinate TPI visits—avoid 45-day delays.
Step 3: Application Submission on PESO Portal
Apply via peso.gov.in → e-Services → SMPV License.
- Fill Form II (station details).
- Upload layout, TPI report, and NOCs.
- Pay ₹5,000–₹50,000 (based on capacity).
PESO scrutinizes in 30–45 days.
A Chennai station filed incomplete NOCs—rejected in 7 days. We refiled → approved in 32 days.
Step 4: PESO Site Inspection and License Issuance
PESO officer inspects:
- Distances, signage, fire systems.
- Emergency shutdown, earthing.
Get Form XIII license in 15–21 days.
- Validity: 3 years.
- Renewal: 90 days prior.
Instacertify attends 100% inspections.
Costs, Timelines, and Hidden Savings
- Application: ₹5,000–₹50,000.
- TPI: ₹1–2 lakh.
- NOCs: ₹50,000.
- Instacertify Package: ₹2.5–₹5 lakh all-in.
Avoid ₹25 lakh fine + closure.
Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
- Wrong distances → relocation.
- Non-PESO equipment → rejection.
- Missing NOCs → delay.
Instacertify’s pre-inspection catches 97% issues.
Success Stories: Stations That Opened on Time
Case 1: OMC Station (Delhi) Layout + TPI → license in 48 days → ₹12 crore contract.
Case 2: Private Retrofit (Pune) Compressor approval → approved in 55 days → 500 vehicles/day.
PESO vs PNGRB?
PESO = safety; PNGRB = gas supply.
Ready for PESO? Let Instacertify File for You – Your 45-Day Approval Partner
Your CNG station isn’t a dream until it’s PESO-licensed. One Form XIII opens IOCL/GAIL supply, GeM tenders, and ₹50 crore annual revenue. But the process is brutal without insider access.
At Instacertify, we don’t outsource—we own the process. Our former PESO inspectors draft your layout. Our TPI network books same-week visits. Our NOC team secures fire/police approvals in 10 days.
Our 45-day PESO package includes:
- Free site audit (24-hour compliance report).
- Layout design with OISD-179 compliance.
- TPI coordination (hydrotest witnessing).
- Portal filing with eSign.
- Inspection attendance + deficiency resolution.
- License marking + PNGRB linkage.
Pricing: ₹2.5 lakh (small station) | ₹5 lakh (large/retrofit).
We’ve helped 1,200+ operators—from Gurgaon startups to Mumbai OMCs. One client opened 3 stations in 90 days, winning ₹18 crore BPCL tender. Another avoided ₹15 lakh relocation with our pre-layout fix.
Don’t risk shutdown. Don’t wait 120 days.
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Your station isn’t ready until it’s PESO-approved. Let’s make it happen—before your competitor does.