Now dangerous gas tankers will not be seen on the road. 2500 KM pipeline network will be laid with an investment of Rs 12,500 crore: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: A revolutionary change has begun in the country’s LPG supply chain. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has decided that in future the transportation of LPG will not be done by road through tankers but through safe pipelines. 9 new LPG pipeline projects have been identified for this big mission, on which approx. Rs 12,500 crore There will be investment. The government aims to 2030 By 2020, transportation of bulk LPG by road should be completely abolished.

Hormuz crisis changed thinking

Recently, US-Iran tension and closure of the Strait of Hormuz had created a serious LPG crisis in India.

Dependence on Imports: India imports about 60% of its LPG requirement, 90% of which comes via Hormuz.

PNG boost: When the supply chain was broken, the government focused on PNG and released about 8 lakh new connections, but now there are preparations to make the distribution of LPG safer and cheaper by bringing it into pipeline mode.

‘Bidding’ in the final stage for these 4 major pipelines

PNGRB has started finalizing the bidding process for 4 main pipeline projects:

Cherlapalli-Nagpur Pipeline

Shikrapur-Hubli-Goa Pipeline

Paradip-Raipur Pipeline

Jhansi-Sitarganj Pipeline These pipelines will connect refineries and import terminals directly to bottling plants, allowing gas supply without any interruption.

5 big advantages of pipeline mode

Enhanced Security: Horrible accidents like overturning of gas tankers on the road or catching fire will be completely controlled.

Environmental Protection: The closure of tankers will reduce fuel consumption and drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Cheap and Fast: Sending gas through pipeline is much more economical and faster than through road, the benefits of which can be availed by consumers in future.

energy security: Pipelines will not only transport but will also serve as ‘storage’ in times of need, which will deal with sudden supply crises.

regional Development: This 2500 km long network will generate new employment and give impetus to the development of the respective states.

Target of ‘Road to Pipeline’ transfer

According to PNGRB, pipelines are the future in the times to come. The Board has clarified that the target has been set to completely reduce road transportation of bulk LPG to ‘zero’ by 2030. Experts believe that this modern network will not only make the country’s energy supply system reliable but will also be safe from global shocks.