State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) is stepping up investments across gas infrastructure, global fuel trading, refining expansion and clean energy as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its core business while building new growth engines. It will invest `25,000 crore over the next five years to expand its city gas distribution (CGD) network and will soon set up a trading desk in Singapore to scale up its global crude oil, LNG and refined fuel operations. In an interview with Saurav Anand, BPCL Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Khanna outlines its larger investment road map and clean energy strategy. Excerpts: What is BPCL’s immediate investment priority in the gas segment? We are investing `25,000 crore over the next five years in our CGD business across 26 geographical areas. Gas is a key transition fuel and demand is rising across households, transport & industry. Strengthening distribution infrastructure is critical for long-term growth.