India Streamlines Pipeline Infrastructure Amid Fuel Supply Disruptions

The Indian government has issued a new order to streamline pipeline infrastructure for natural gas and petroleum products, aiming to bolster energy security in the country. The directive comes amid concerns over fuel supply disruptions due to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the order, increasing natural gas supply through pipelines will enable the release of LPG from areas with pipeline connectivity, making additional LPG volumes available in regions without such infrastructure.

The government noted that supplying natural gas requires laying pipelines of varying capacities, originating from tap-off points on main transmission lines or from LNG storage facilities. The order empowers authorised entities to lay pipelines in a time-bound manner, addressing longstanding issues such as right-of-way delays and unreasonable charges imposed by local authorities.