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Modi govt’s masterstroke to secure India’s petrol, gas supply
India plans a Rs 40,000 crore undersea gas pipeline from Oman to Gujarat amid Hormuz tensions, aiming to secure energy supplies, reduce import risks and meet rising natural gas demand.
India Plans Massive Undersea Gas Pipeline From Oman
Modi govt’s masterstroke to secure India’s petrol, gas supply
Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and growing energy concerns, India is working on a mega Rs 40,000 crore gas pipeline project. The proposed pipeline will directly connect Oman to Gujarat through the Arabian Sea. The plan is aimed at strengthening India’s energy security and reducing dependence on risky shipping routes affected by Middle East conflicts.
2000 Km Long Pipeline To Run Under The Sea
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Under the proposed project, India plans to build a nearly 2,000-kilometre-long underwater gas pipeline stretching from Oman to the Gujarat coast. Officials say the deep-water pipeline could become one of the deepest gas pipelines in the world, running at depths of around 3,450 meters below sea level through the Arabian Sea.
Hormuz Crisis Forced India To Speed Up Plan
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Modi govt’s masterstroke to secure India’s petrol, gas supply
The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted global oil and gas movement, creating serious concerns for India. Nearly 40 to 50 percent of India’s crude oil and around 80 percent of LPG imports pass through this route. The conflict has already impacted fuel supplies and pushed up prices of CNG, milk and other essential goods in India.
India’s Gas Demand Rising Rapidly
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Modi govt’s masterstroke to secure India’s petrol, gas supply
India’s natural gas demand is increasing every year. Current consumption is estimated at around 190-195 mmscmd, while experts believe it could rise to nearly 300 mmscmd by 2030. LNG imports are also expected to grow sharply before the end of this decade. Because of this, the government is once again focusing on long-term energy projects like the Oman-Gujarat pipeline.
Project May Take 5 To 7 Years To Complete
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According to officials, the pipeline project could take around five to seven years to complete if approved. Government companies including GAIL, Engineers India and Indian Oil Corporation are expected to prepare a detailed feasibility report. The pipeline could also help India access gas reserves from Oman, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Turkmenistan while avoiding politically sensitive routes.