NEW DELHI — State-run energy conglomerate GAIL (India) Limited has outlined an aggressive capital deployment strategy focused on scaling up midstream gas infrastructure, expanding petrochemical capabilities, and entering large-scale fertilizer production.
Speaking at the company’s 42nd Annual General Meeting, Chairman Deepak Gupta noted that global geopolitical volatility—particularly supply chain friction in the Strait of Hormuz—underscores the need to balance clean energy transition goals with long-term national energy security.
Key Operational Developments & Strategic Investments
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LPG Logistics Doubling: Scaling the 1,427 km Jamnagar-Loni LPG pipeline capacity from 3.25 MMTPA to 6.5 MMTPA.
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New Pipeline Footprint: Secured PNGRB approval for three new LPG pipelines covering approximately 1,775 kilometers.
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Fertilizer Sector Entry: Board granted in-principle approval for a ₹21,000 crore outlay to build two gas-based fertilizer plants in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
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Fleet Capability Expansion: Expanded fleet access to nine LNG vessels, supported by long-term charter agreements for the GAIL Bhuwan (180,000 m³) and Energy Fidelity (174,000 m³).
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Strategic Objective: Securing long-term natural gas demand while boosting domestic supply chain resilience against international spot-market price swings.
