These pipelines would also act as storage at times of need and address supply security crisis in the country, it said in a statement.
The cumulative length of these proposed pipelines is 2500 km, PNGRB said.
The four pipelines for which bidding is underway include Cherlapally – Nagpur Pipeline, Shikrapur – Hubli – Goa Pipeline, Paradip – Raipur Pipeline and Jhansi – Sitarganj Pipeline.
These pipelines would attract a tentative investment of Rs.12,500 crore.
In view of precedent accidents associated with LPG transportation by road, the modal transfer from road to pipelines would reduce risks involved in road transportation, ensuring safer and more dependable delivery, PNGRB said.
The project would significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to India’s climate goals by replacing fuel transportation via tankers with an efficient pipeline system, it said.
It is expected to enable seamless, high-volume LPG movement with reduced transit time and minimal losses, PNGRB said.
These pipelines would not only improve safety and efficiency in the supply chain but also would prove to be more economical over other modes of transportation. It would attract investment, generate employment and support regional development., it added.
PNGRB said it is proposed that road transportation of bulk LPG is done away by 2030.
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