PNGRB’s new LPG pipeline expansion plan to attract investment of `12,500 cr

ANI

New Delhi

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) on Friday said it has opened bidding for the development of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pipeline infrastructure to eliminate bulk movement by road to the extent possible.

According to a press release by the regulatory body, the proposed pipelines are designed to connect key supply sources, including refineries and import terminals, with LPG bottling plants, ensuring seamless evacuation and distribution across multiple regions.

"As part of this initiative, nine LPG pipeline projects were identified for development. PNGRB initiated the suo-moto proposal and carried out bidding for these pipelines. Currently, PNGRB is in the process of concluding bid proposals of four pipelines," the press release said. The cumulative length of these proposed pipelines will be 2,500 km, reflecting the strategic importance of the initiative.

The four proposed projects are the Cherlapally-Nagpur pipeline, Shikrapur-Hubli-Goa pipeline, Paradip-Raipur pipeline and the Jhansi-Sitarganj pipeline. The board aims to abolish the road transportation of bulk LPG by 2030.

The new pipelines are expected to attract a tentative investment of ₹12,500 crore. "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," the board said.