2,800km Giant: India's LPG Pipeline Set for June Launch.

State-run refiners are set to fully commission the world's longest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline by June, aiming to cut transportation costs and enhance safety.

The $1.3 billion, 2,800-km pipeline will replace hundreds of fuel transport trucks, reducing accident risks. Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum have jointly established IHB to oversee the project, which spans from Kandla on the west coast to Gorakhpur in northern India.

The first phase is expected to start operations in March, with full commissioning by mid-2025. "The network will transport about 8.3 million tons of LPG annually, covering nearly 25% of India’s total demand," said IHB Chairman N. Senthil Kumar.

To improve fuel logistics and safety, India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has urged refiners to expand pipeline infrastructure. Government subsidies under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration have further accelerated the transition to cleaner fuel, encouraging low-income households to shift from polluting biomass.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.