GENERAL21 Sept 2026
IOCL to invest ₹2,449 cr in Kochi-Kanyakumari-Thoothukudi gas pipeline
Indian Oil Corporation will invest ₹2,449 crore in a new gas pipeline linking Kochi, Kanyakumari and Thoothukudi. The 424.5-km line can carry 6.84 mscmd of regasified LNG (liquefied natural gas) from the Kochi terminal to big demand centres across Kerala and Tamil Nadu. For businesses in these regions, cheaper piped gas could reach factories and units sooner. Watch for local gas connection offers.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Indian Oil Corporation is investing ₹2,449 crore in a new gas pipeline.
- The 424.5-km pipeline will have a capacity of 6.84 mscmd.
- It will move regasified LNG from the Kochi terminal to demand centres in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your unit uses fuel in Kerala or Tamil Nadu, ask your gas supplier whether this pipeline could serve your area, and compare the likely cost with your current fuel before signing any long-term contract.
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