India’s natural gas pipeline network is expected to increase by 10,805 km, as stated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This expansion is a significant step toward completing the national gas grid, and ensuring uniform availability of natural gas across all regions in the country.
Jan 10, 2024
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that India’s natural gas pipeline network is expected to increase by 10,805 km, adding to the current operational network of 24,945 km.
This expansion is a significant step toward completing the national gas grid, and ensuring uniform availability of natural gas across all regions in the country.
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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Body (PNGRB) is working with state governments to streamline the gas pipelines and reduce its associated costs. The costs of laying pipelines vary significantly across states, ranging from INR 60,000 per metre in some regions to as low as INR 2,000 per metre in others.
