India has begun the process of development of liquified 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 12.500 crore.

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 Sou-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.

The proposed pipelines are designed to connect key supply sources, including refineries and import terminals, with LPG bottling plants, thereby ensuring seamless evacuation and distribution of LPG across multiple regions.

"This has marked a major stride towards strengthening India's energy logistics network and would enhance reliability, safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability of LPG transportation across the country." PNGRB said.

"In view of precedent accidents associated with LPG transportation by road, the modal transfer from road to pipelines would reduce risks involved in road transportation, ensuring safer and more dependable delivery, PNGRB said.

The Board highlighted India's LPG consumption in cooking and commercial end use is recognised to be crucial and there is a need to connect ports and refineries with bottling plants efficiently. While pipelines are the preferred mode for its transportation, yet a significant volume is still carried by bulk tankers.

Source: Moneycontrol 

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