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GAIL owns and operates a network of over 10,500 km of Natural Gas high pressure trunk pipeline with a capacity to carry 172 MMSCMD of natural gas across the country. It supplies natural gas as fuel to power plants, as feedstock for gas based fertilizer plants and to over 500 other small, medium and large industrial units to meet their energy and process requirements. Here is PDF that outlines the working and history of the company.
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The most recent project that GAIL has scheduled is the Tamil Nadu pipeline which will run through Coimbatore, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and
Krishnagiri districts. This pipeline is expected to pass through 136 villages
in seven districts of Tamil Nadu. Have a look at why GAIL refused Tamil Nadu’s proposal of laying the pipelines through the NH. -
GAIL rejects Tamil Nadu's gas pipeline proposal | Business Standard
Jul 30, 2013 … According to the company, it rejected the proposal based on expert opinion of consultants Engineers India Ltd (EIL) an… -
The article attached below outlines why the proposed pipeline cannot technically be laid along the NH.
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Alternative route not feasible – The Hindu
1 day ago … With National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) delaying permission to lay pipelines across the Salem — Bangalore Nation… -
The project GAIL has undertaken will prove to be extremely beneficial to Tamil Nadu and its economy, specially with a growing demand for Gas and the outsourcing they currently need to do, the project will give them a sufficient supply for different industries. Have a look at the article below on ‘How Tamil Nadu outsources power’ due to a high demand.
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Tamil Nadu outsourcing power from multiple sources – Times Of India
Aug 12, 2013 … CHENNAI: To prevent recurrence of another power crisis in the state, the Tamil Nadu government has started making effo… -
The city Tiruchi (trichy) in Tamil Nadu shows its concern over the same issue.
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Have a look at the article below, where in 2006, Murli Deora, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas assures Tamil Nadu to meet all its Natural Gas demand. This is proof enough of the rising demand since many over 5 years.
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Tamil Nadu's demand for natural gas will be met, says … – The HinduJun 27, 2006 … CROSS-COUNTRY FACILITY: Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi dedicating to the nation Indian Oil's Chennai-Tiruchi-Madura…
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It is since then that there has been a rising demand in Southern India for Green and sustainable energy alternatives. The youtube video is a plea from the generations to come to switch to green fuel.
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Have a look at the article below about how GAIL along with, ONGC, IOC and the BPCL, commissioned a project through Petronet LNG in 2009 to meet the natural gas needs of customers in North Kerala, besides customers in the entire State.
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North Kerala seen as good market for natural gas – The Hindu
Jan 20, 2006 … Staff Reporter. Prime Minister to lay foundation stone for LNG plant in Kochi next month. BPCL says Gas Task Force con… -
The Tamil Nadu government must realize that the proposed pipeline will bring in much needed gas to the power starved state. Here is an article that outlines the benefit of the proposed pipeline to Tamil Nadu considering the present scenario of demand for Natural Gas
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Gas starving Tamil Nadu obstructs GAIL's gas pipeline! – Moneylife
Sep 11, 2013 … After laying more than 70kms of gas pipeline on farmland, the Tamil Nadu government wants GAIL to reroute the laying p… -
The Video herewith was issued in the interest of Tamil Nadu. It describes that the benefit of
Natural Gas is not restricted to a certain industry but is also used in our
households in everyday life. Often termed as the ‘Smart Fuel,’ Natural Gas aids
development but not at the cost of damaging the environment. After serving 16 Indian states, Tamil Nadu is
the next destination to get the benefit of this new age fuel. Tomorrow is yours – Tamil Nadu -
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For now GAIL has not received a response from Tamil Nadu government, and shall take the issue through the Madras High Court. Have a look at the article below which depicts that GAIL awaits a decision and is open to discuss the issue and resolve it amicably.
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Speedy implementation of gas pipeline project sought – The Hindu
Jun 8, 2013 … Bench orders notice to Petroleum Ministry and GAIL India.
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We hope a decision on the project comes soon with which Tomorrow is yours, Tamil Nadu
