GAIL Aims to Begin Nagpur-Jabalpur Pipeline Operations Soon The Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) is anticipating approval from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) to commence operations on the 317-kilometer pipeline connecting Nagpur to Jabalpur. According to sources, PESO officials may arrive within the next day, after which the segment will be ready for gas commissioning. This follows the completion of safety clearances and testing procedures. GAIL has already operationalized a 693-kilometer gas pipeline from Mumbai to Nagpur, which runs parallel to the Samruddhi Expressway. From Nagpur, an additional pipeline extends toward Jabalpur, while another segment stretches eastward to Jharsuguda in Odisha, covering 692 kilometers. This dual-directional network will facilitate gas supply from both the western and eastern coasts of India, enhancing regional connectivity and energy distribution. The project timeline has been adjusted, with GAIL aiming to complete the Nagpur-Jharsuguda leg by June 31, earlier than the previously projected March deadline. The company informed stock exchanges of this revised schedule this week. Testing of the pipeline between Nagpur and Gondia, a 203-kilometer segment, is currently underway. The testing process involves filling the pipeline with water under high pressure to detect structural weaknesses, followed by meticulous inspections using ultrasound technology to ensure no debris or contaminants remain within the pipe. Once the Nagpur-Gondia segment is gassed up, the entire east-west network will become operational. The eastward pipeline, which spans over 480 kilometers from Jharsuguda to Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh, is already in service. GAIL sources gas for this segment from the Dhamra port in Odisha, ensuring a steady supply chain.#nagpur #gail #petroleum_and_explosives_safety_organisation #jabalpur #dhamra_port
