India is close to completing the Kandla–Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline, a 2,805 km-long project that will be the world’s longest liquefied petroleum gas pipeline. Stretching across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, the pipeline is expected to be fully operational by mid-2025, with major construction work now in its final stages.
Mega Energy Corridor
The project is being developed by IHB Limited, a joint venture of Indian Oil, BPCL, and HPCL. It will transport LPG from coastal terminals and refineries in Kandla, Dahej, Pipavav, Koyali, and Bina to 22 bottling plants across three states.
Once operational, the pipeline will have the capacity to carry 8.3 million tonnes of LPG every year, meeting about a quarter of India’s total LPG demand.
Lower Costs, Safer Transport
The ₹9,000–10,000 crore investment will significantly cut transport costs by reducing dependence on LPG tanker trucks. It will also improve safety by reducing the risk of road accidents linked to hazardous cargo movement.
Timeline and Rollout
Construction began in 2019, and the first phase is expected to start operations in March 2025, with full commissioning planned for June 2025.
Boost for Clean Energy Goals
Officials say the pipeline will strengthen LPG supply to millions of households, especially under schemes like Ujjwala Yojana, while reducing carbon emissions linked to road transport.
Once completed, the Kandla–Gorakhpur pipeline will stand as a major milestone in India’s push for secure, efficient, and cleaner energy delivery across the country.
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