GAIL Pushes MNJPL Project Completion to December; Approves Jamnagar LPG Pipeline Expansion

GAIL (India) Ltd has updated timelines on one of its most ambitious infrastructure undertakings while simultaneously sanctioning a fresh capacity expansion plan. The state-owned gas major has moved the completion date for its Mumbai–Nagpur–Jharsuguda Pipeline (MNJPL) to the end of 2025 and has cleared a significant investment in its Jamnagar–Loni Petroleum Product Pipeline (JLPL).

Revised MNJPL Project Timeline

The 1,702 km MNJPL project is divided into three segments: the 693 km Mumbai–Nagpur line, the 692 km Nagpur–Jharsuguda line, and the 317 km Nagpur–Jabalpur stretch. Construction of the Mumbai–Nagpur section is finished and awaits clearance from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO). 

On the Nagpur–Jharsuguda line, 489 km across Odisha and Chhattisgarh, is ready for gas-in, again pending PESO approval. In Maharashtra, about 9 km of work remains, scheduled for completion by December 2025. 

The Nagpur–Jabalpur segment is nearly done, with just 1.8 km left in Maharashtra, expected to wrap up by October 2025. The company has confirmed that the project will be progressively delivered by 31 December 2025, revising the earlier 30 September deadline.

JLPL Capacity Expansion Plan

In a separate move, GAIL’s board has approved doubling the capacity of the Jamnagar–Loni Petroleum Product (LPG) Pipeline. Capacity will increase from 3.25 MMTPA to 6.5 MMTPA, with an investment of ₹5,363.88 crore. 

The expansion project is slated to be completed within 36 months from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board’s authorisation date of July 23, 2025. Financing for the project will be structured through a mix of debt and equity.

Significance of the Projects

These parallel initiatives highlight GAIL’s push to strengthen India’s energy infrastructure. By enhancing MNJPL, the company is reinforcing its long-distance natural gas network across Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh. 

The JLPL expansion, on the other hand, directly addresses rising demand for LPG by doubling its throughput capacity. Together, these projects underline GAIL’s role in securing energy supply while meeting future demand through progressive investments.

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GAIL(India) Share Price Performance 

As of September 25, 2025, at 11:25 AM, GAIL(India) share price is trading at ₹175.95 per share, reflecting a gain of 0.02% from the previous closing price.

Conclusion

With the MNJPL deadline extended and the JLPL expansion cleared, GAIL has set an ambitious roadmap for the coming years. The ₹5,363.88 crore investment and the pipeline completion plans by 2025 signal not just infrastructure upgrades, but also a long-term commitment to supporting India’s energy transition and demand growth.

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