Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) has commenced the supply of natural gas to Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) through the Guwahati–Numaligarh Pipeline (GNPL) section from Tuesday onwards.
This event marks the historic beginning of commercial operations for the Northeast Gas Grid (NEGG). The commencement of gas supply signifies the first commercial flow of natural gas through IGGL’s pipeline network, a critical step in realising the vision of “One Nation, One Gas Grid.”
IGGL stated that the NEGG, a flagship project of the Government of India, aims to connect all eight states of the Northeast to the National Gas Grid, ensuring reliable and sustainable energy access to drive industrial growth and promote the adoption of cleaner fuels in the region.
IGGL added that the Guwahati–Numaligarh pipeline, an engineering marvel traversing challenging terrain including rivers, hills, and dense forests, stands as a testament to the nation’s resolve to provide clean energy to its remotest corners. This successful commencement of natural gas supply to NRL marks a significant milestone, paving the way for the commissioning of the entire 554 km Phase I pipeline network and enabling future connections to other major industrial consumers and City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks along the route.
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) is a joint venture company of five major PSUs: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL), Oil India Limited (OIL), and Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL).
IGGL is implementing the Northeast Gas Grid project to develop and operate a natural gas pipeline grid across the eight states of the Northeast region. The project is pivotal for ensuring energy security, fostering economic development, and promoting environmental sustainability in the region.
