GAIL launches infra projects in north east India

The Gas Authority of India is set to launch major hydrocarbon infrastructure projects of national importance across states, said an official spokesperson. It plans to lay high pressure natural gas pipelines, including Urjja Ganga project connecting North and East India. In order to kick-start the projects to enable expansion of the gas-based economy, the company along with its Subsidiary and JV companies, has chalked out catch-up plans for various locations and work fronts to ensure timely completion and avoid any slippages. The company has also facilitated arrangements for continued stay of the migrant laborers working at various sites during the lockdown period. The company has been maintaining safe and uninterrupted supply of liquefied petroleum gas to oil marketing companies and natural gas to the crucial downstream utilities such as fertilizer, power, refineries and city gas distribution.