GAIL prepares to greenlight a mega fertiliser plant after a techno‑economic evaluation along its Mumbai‑Nagpur‑Jharsuguda Natural Gas Pipeline (MNJPL) corridor.
The Government of Chhattisgarh and GAIL (India) Ltd have joined hands to develop a greenfield gas‑based fertiliser project in the state.
A non‑binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Under the agreement, GAIL will undertake detailed techno‑economic studies for setting up a urea manufacturing plant with a capacity of 1.27 million metric tons per annum (MTPA).
The project is proposed to be strategically located along GAIL’s Mumbai‑Nagpur‑Jharsuguda Natural Gas Pipeline (MNJPL) corridor, ensuring a reliable feedstock supply. Based on the techno‑economic evaluation, GAIL will take an investment decision for the fertiliser project.
The MoU was signed by Rajat Kumar, Secretary, Commerce & Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, and Rajeev Kumar Singhal, Director, Business Development, GAIL.
Chhattisgarh will facilitate the project across all stages, including support for feasibility studies, identification and allocation of suitable land parcels, coordination with state and central authorities, facilitation of statutory approvals, and enabling infrastructure necessary for implementation.