GAIL's pipeline projects: Update – 24 Jun 2025

GAIL pushes Srikakulam–Angul pipeline completion to December amid forest clearance delays

GAIL has revised the completion timeline for its 744 km Srikakulam–Angul pipeline project from June to December 2025. While the 422 km mainline is mechanically complete and under commissioning, progress on the 322 km spur line has slowed due to pending forest permissions.

GAIL clears Rs 844 crore pipeline expansion to boost DUPL–DPPL network capacity8GAIL’s board has approved a Rs 844 crore plan to expand its DUPL–DPPL gas pipeline network by 2.5 MMSCMD over the next three years. With average flow already nearing capacity, the move is aimed at supporting the company’s next phase of business growth under PNGRB’s March 2025 authorization.

GAIL pipeline project delayed again; cost rises by Rs 411 crore amid clearance hurdles

GAIL has pushed back the completion of its 1,702 km Mumbai–Nagpur–Jharsuguda pipeline to September 2025, citing forest, highway, and land acquisition delays. The revised project cost has gone up by Rs 411 crore—marking a 5.24% escalation—as Board approval clears the way for staggered commissioning.