India is set to dominate oil and gas transmission pipeline expansion in Asia, with the country projected to contribute over 40% of the region’s total pipeline length additions by 2028.
The report highlights India’s ambitious plans to enhance its energy infrastructure, with over 50 planned and announced pipelines slated to commence operations by 2028. Collectively, these projects will add more than 26,000 kilometers to India’s pipeline network, of which approximately 24,000 kilometers are from pipelines already approved for development.
Bhargavi Gandham, an Oil and Gas Analyst at GlobalData, stated that over 80% of the upcoming transmission pipeline additions will comprise natural gas and product pipelines.
Among the major projects is the Kandla-Gorakhpur product pipeline, spanning 2,809 kilometers, making it the longest of the planned pipelines. Operated by IHB Pvt Ltd, the pipeline is expected to begin operations in 2025, meeting the growing demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
Another significant development is the Mehsana-Bhatinda natural gas pipeline, which will cover 1,834 kilometers and is operated by GSPL India Gasnet Ltd. It is also scheduled for completion by 2025.
The Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda natural gas pipeline, operated by GAIL (India) Ltd, will add 1,755 kilometers to the network and is expected to commence operations in the same year.
India’s pipeline expansion is part of a larger US$67 billion investment plan to double its existing gas pipeline network over the next five years. These developments are aimed at addressing growing energy demands across industrial, domestic, and transportation sectors.
The country’s extensive pipeline projects underscore its commitment to energy infrastructure growth, positioning India as a leading force in Asia’s oil and gas sector while bolstering its domestic energy security.
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