PNGRB Authorization to Indian Oil Corporation Limited for Kochi–Kanyakumari–Thoothukudi Natural Gas Pipeline (KTPL)
17th April 2026
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has granted authorization to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for laying, building, operating and expanding the Kochi-Kanyakumari-Thoothukudi Natural Gas Pipeline (KTPL) in accordance with the provisions of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Authorizing Entities to Lay, Build, Operate or Expand Natural Gas Pipelines) Regulations, 2008
The proposed pipeline will originate from the Kochi LNG Terminal in Kerala and extend up to Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, covering a length of approximately 425 km with a system capacity of 6.84 MMSCMD, including common carrier capacity
The authorization of the KTPL pipeline represents a significant step towards strengthening the natural gas transmission infrastructure in southern India. The pipeline will facilitate the efficient evacuation and transportation of regasified LNG from the Kochi LNG Terminal to key demand centres across Kerala and the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. The project is expected to play an important role in enabling the expansion of City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks, as well as supplying natural gas to industrial consumers, power plants and other downstream sectors in the region
The development of this pipeline is expected to provide several strategic and economic benefits, including:
- Enhancement of natural gas availability in Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu, thereby improving energy accessibility in the region
- Strengthening of regional gas infrastructure and improved integration with the national gas grid
- Facilitation of CGD expansion, enabling increased supply of PNG and CNG to households, commercial establishments and the transport sector
- Promotion of cleaner energy usage, supporting the Government of India’s objective of increasing the share of natural gas in the country’s energy mix and reducing carbon emissions
- Improvement in energy security and supply reliability through development of critical gas transportation infrastructure
The authorization follows a competitive bidding process undertaken by PNGRB in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework. After evaluation of the technical and financial bids received, Indian Oil Corporation Limited emerged as the successful bidder for the project
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