India is set to achieve a new world record in the energy sector with the construction of the world’s longest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline. The project is in its final stages, and officials have announced that the entire system will be operational by June.
The undertaking, valued at approximately $1.3 billion, is designed to significantly reduce the costs of transporting LPG by trucks across the country, improve supply efficiency, and lower the number of road accidents.
The planned pipeline, stretching 2,800 kilometers, will connect the coastal city of Kandla with the northern city of Gorakhpur. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed in March, while the entire system will be fully operational by mid-year.
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Once in operation, the pipeline will be capable of transporting around 8.3 million tons of LPG annually, which accounts for approximately 25 percent of India’s total demand.
As one of the world’s most populous countries and the third-largest consumer of oil globally, India has witnessed an 80 percent increase in LPG consumption over the past decade. Consequently, in a country of this scale, continuous improvements in the energy sector are essential to maintaining efficiency and functionality.
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