This comes in the backdrop of India pushing for a gas-based economy. : New Delhi: Great Eastern Energy Corp. (GEECL) is looking at an investment of $2 billion for fully developing the shale resources at its Raniganj (South) block in West Bengal, according to a company statement. This comes in the backdrop of India pushing for a gas-based economy, with more than 70% of India’s population across 400 districts to get access to city gas distribution (CGD) network once the work is completed after the 10th bidding round.