The Tamil Nadu government estimated that it needs two liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals of 5 million tonne each, including the proposed Ennore LNG terminal to meet gas demand. The state government plans to use LNG in order to reduce its dependence on coal-based power projects and help address its energy security.
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GAIL considers legal steps to carry out pipeline project
State-run gas transmission company GAIL is said to be exploring further legal options to clear hurdles in the implementation of a section of its pipeline project in Tamil Nadu. The company wanted to lay pipeline for a section of its Kochi-Bangalore high pressure LNG pipeline project under the farm lands in Tamil Nadu. However, Tamil Nadu government asked the firm to run the underground pipeline adjacent to highways rathe
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TN govt asks GAIL to lay pipelines on roadsides
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa said her government would not allow the Kochi-Bengaluru GAIL gas pipeline project to affect the welfare of farmers. It may be recalled that local farmers are protesting against GAIL's decision to lay gas pipeline on agricultural land. Recently, the state government held a three-day consultation with affected farmers. Also, the chief minister asked Chief Secretary Sheela Balakrishnan to hold discussions with those affected
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Infrastructure sector is poised to be a key growth driver
Infrastructure projects will account for substantial portion of the proposed investments, making EPC sector one of the biggest beneficiaries of the infrastructure boom in India, says AK Purwaha, Chairman and Managing Director, Engineers India Ltd
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Moily stresses on fuel price hike
Union Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily underscored the need to raise prices of fuel in the domestic market given the huge payment for imports of crude oil into India. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the signing of a gas transmission agreement between GAIL (India) and Karn
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Moily stresses on fuel price hike
Union Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily underscored the need to raise prices of fuel in the domestic market given the huge payment for imports of crude oil into India. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the signing of a gas transmission agreement between GAIL (India) and Karn
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Net profit of GAIL rises 18%
The net profit of state-run gas transmission major GAIL grew 18 percent to Rs 1,285 crore during Oct-Dec 2012 quarter. The rise in the bottomline is attributed to a low subsidy burden and good performance of its petrochemicals division after a recent expansion
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Net profit of GAIL rises 18%
The net profit of state-run gas transmission major GAIL grew 18 percent to Rs 1,285 crore during Oct-Dec 2012 quarter. The rise in the bottomline is attributed to a low subsidy burden and good performance of its petrochemicals division after a recent expansion
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Minister commissions Gail’s 1,000 km pipeline project
Recently, Union Petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily commissioned the 1,000-km-long pipeline set up by public-sector gas transmission major GAIL to transport natural gas from Dabhol in Maharashtra to Bangalore. Following this, GAIL started delivering gas to its customers in Bangalore through the pipeline. Toyota Kirlo
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Minister commissions Gail’s 1,000 km pipeline project
Recently, Union Petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily commissioned the 1,000-km-long pipeline set up by public-sector gas transmission major GAIL to transport natural gas from Dabhol in Maharashtra to Bangalore. Following this, GAIL started delivering gas to its customers in Bangalore through the pipeline. Toyota Kirlo