As per PTI report, Indian Oil Corporation has received regulatory approval to develop a key natural gas pipeline in southern India, marking a step towards improving regional gas connectivity and utilisation.
The approved pipeline will stretch around 425 km, linking the Kochi LNG terminal in Kerala to Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu.
The project is designed with a capacity of 6.84 MMSCMD, including provisions for common carrier usage.
The pipeline is expected to facilitate movement of regasified LNG from Kochi to key demand centres across Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu.
This will help improve access to cleaner fuel for industrial and commercial consumers in the region.
The approval follows a competitive bidding process and forms part of broader efforts to expand India’s gas transmission network.
Enhanced pipeline infrastructure is expected to support energy transition goals and improve gas penetration in southern markets.
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As of 17 April 2026, at 3:30 PM, IOCL share price closed at ₹146.15 per share, reflecting a surge of 1.36% from the previous closing price.
The IOCL pipeline project is set to strengthen gas supply infrastructure in southern India, supporting cleaner energy adoption and improved regional connectivity.
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Published on: Apr 18, 2026, 11:19 AM IST
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