Reports indicate that Gas Authority of India (GAIL) has revived the much delayed Rs 7,596 crore Jagdishpur-Haldia gas pipeline gas pipeline project.
It is learnt that the groundwork for the project, which was sanctioned in 2007, is yet to start. The project was sanctioned almost 5 years ago. However, first a glitch over gas availability led to delay in execution.
Later, the market of natural gas doomed. As a result, GAIL put this project on back burner. However, following the constant efforts of Bihar government, company management has now decided to revive the project, reports suggest.
It is learnt that of the 800 km pipeline, around 205 km would pass through Bihar. The commissioning of the project would help Bihar government in setting up new industries and power plants.
The state government may sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GAIL for use of the natural gas from the proposed pipeline.
The pipeline will pass through Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad and Gaya districts of Bihar. GAIL will also lay two branch pipelines in the state. One such branch pipeline will originate from Gaya and pass through Nalanda before reaching Begusarai.
Another branch will originate from Nalanda and pass through Patna, Saran, Siwan, Gopalganj and West Champaran.
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