India begins Process of Development of LPG Pipeline Infrastructure

India has begun the process of development of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline infrastructure to eliminate bulk movement of cooking fuel.

In this regard, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board is in the process of concluding bid proposals of four pipelines with an estimated investment of Rs 125 billion.

The cumulative length of these proposed pipelines is ~2500 km, reflecting the scale and strategic importance of the initiative, it said. The four pipelines include Cherlapally – Nagpur Pipeline, Shikrapur – Hubli – Goa Pipeline, Paradip – Raipur Pipeline, and Jhansi – Sitarganj Pipeline.

As part of this initiative, 9 LPG pipeline projects were identified for development. PNGRB initiated the Suo-Moto proposal & carried out bidding of these pipelines, it said.

PNGRB has initiated the bidding process for the development of LPG pipeline infrastructure in a significant way to eliminate bulk movement to the extent possible.

These pipelines would also act as storage at times of need and to address supply security crisis in the country, PNGRB said.