New Delhi, 24 August (APAC Media): The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has approved plans for around 1,800 km of new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipelines, involving an estimated investment of Rs 7,000 crore.
The expansion is aimed at strengthening India’s LPG supply infrastructure and reducing dependence on road transportation.
Key Pipeline Projects
The approved projects include:
- Cherlapally–Nagpur: 556 km, connecting Telangana with Maharashtra.
- Jhansi–Sitarganj: 611 km, linking Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- Shikrapur–Goa–Hubli: 633 km, connecting Maharashtra with Goa and Karnataka.
LPG Pipeline Network to Expand 23.5%
Once completed, the projects will increase the PNGRB-approved common-carrier LPG pipeline network from around 7,700 km to nearly 9,500 km, representing an expansion of approximately 23.5%.
The projects will complement the previously approved 2,757-km Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG pipeline, currently the country’s longest LPG pipeline.
Benefits for Supply and Logistics
India relies significantly on imported LPG, which enters through coastal terminals before being transported to inland consumption centres. Expanding the pipeline network is expected to make this movement more efficient and reliable.
According to PNGRB, the expanded pipeline network is expected to reduce dependence on road transportation for LPG, thereby lowering tanker movements and improving road safety. It is also likely to reduce transportation costs and road congestion, while ensuring more reliable LPG supplies to inland markets. In addition, the shift from road-based transportation to pipelines could help lower carbon emissions.
The projects are expected to strengthen India’s energy logistics infrastructure while supporting a safer, more efficient, and potentially lower-emission LPG distribution system across key regions.
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