Media reports suggest that Petronet LNG is expanding its Dahej LNG terminal in two phases. In the first phase, it is building second LNG jetty which will get completed by the end of December 2013 or early 2014. This would improve its facility by increasing unloading capacity and also give more flexibility. The company expe
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Aranmula airport project gets nod from Centre
In Kerala, the private sector KGS Aranmula International Airport has received the crucial ‘in-principle approval’ of the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation. The approval is effective from September 4, 2012. PT Nandakumar, Executive Director of the airport company, said that this is the final clearance granted by the steering committee of the Ministry chaired by Secretary, Civil Aviation.
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Petronet LNG looks out for LNG customers
Petronet LNG is looking out for customers for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) that it would be importing from the newly set up LNG terminal at Puthuvype in Kerala. So far, the company managed to get only one customer - the BPCL Kochi Refinery- for the LNG. The refine
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IOC, BPCL to make Kerala an LPG surplus state
To make Kerala a surplus liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) state by 2015, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) Kochi Refinery have taken up projects. The projects, being undertaken by the two State-owned companies are expected make available about 1,700 tmt (thousand metric tonnes) of LPG in the state.
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Kochi’s road curve eased at Poojarivalavu
In Kochi city on the Seaport-Airport Road, the Roads and Bridges Corporation, Kerala (RBDCK) is set to inaugurate a four-lane 250 metre stretch in the area. Explaining the work carried out on the road, RBDC-K Managing Director APM Muhammed Haneesh said that it was not a straightening of the curve, but carried out the work of easing the curve.
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Security to be upgraded in Beypore port
Kerala's second largest port in Kerala Beypore port is all set for a major security upgrade. The move follows the recent audit of port security done at the port to ensure compliance with established security protocols. Kochi is the largest port in the state.
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Work on Angadippuram ROB to begin soon
In Kerala's Angadippuram railway gate area the issue of traffic congestion will soon be resolved as the Roads and Bridges Development Corporation (RBDC) is expected to begin the work on the railway overbridge (ROB) at Angadippuram, on the National Highway 213. RBDC has submitted the general arrangement drawing (GAD) for the final approval of the railways.
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Kerala may buy stake in Aranmula airport
After announcing the launch of its own airline, Air Kerala, the Kerala government is now looking at picking up an equity stake in the upcoming greenfield international airport at Aranmula in Pathanamthitta district of the state.
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Kerala Maritime board plan gets cabinet approval
Kerala Minister for Ports and Fisheries K Babu informed that the state cabinet cleared the proposal to set up a maritime board in the state and also approved the draft
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Consultants for Kannur airport project
For the Kannur International Airport (KIAL), a consortium of STUP Consultants and Darashaw has been selected as integrated airport project consultant.