PNGRB authorises 1,800 km of new LPG pipelines with ₹7,000 crore investment
This will expand the common carrier pipeline network to roughly 9,500 km
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has granted approval for approximately 1,800 kilometres of new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline infrastructure, marking a significant investment of ₹7,000 crore. This expansion aims to bolster India's energy security and increase the common carrier pipeline network to around 9,500 kilometres. The pipeline network now spans Telangana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, and Goa.
India primarily imports its LPG supply from coastal locations and transports it across the country. These authorisations come as a significant milestone in strengthening India's energy infrastructure, building upon the earlier approval of the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG pipeline, which is the longest LPG pipeline in the country, stretching around 2,757 kilometres.
The new projects also encompass the Cherlapally-Nagpur pipeline (556 km), Jhansi-Sitarganj pipeline (611 km), and the Shikrapur-Goa & Hubli pipeline (633 km), approved for development by GAIL (India).
Upon completion, the PNGRB-authorised common carrier LPG pipeline network in India will grow from approximately 7,700 kilometres to roughly 9,500 kilometres, representing nearly a 23.5 per cent increase. Pipeline transportation is considered the safest, most economical, and environmentally sustainable mode for transporting LPG. These projects will significantly reduce the movement of LPG tank trucks, enhancing road safety, lowering logistics costs, reducing traffic congestion, and decreasing carbon emissions through a shift from road transportation to pipelines.
PNGRB emphasizes that these projects not only provide operational benefits but also hold strategic importance for India's energy security. With India heavily reliant on imported LPG, an extensive pipeline network offers inherent system resilience, ensuring continuous product movement, improved supply reliability, and enhanced responsiveness during supply disruptions, emergencies, and periods of heightened demand.
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