The Southern Gas Link: IOCL’s 425km KTPL Project Explained

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has granted authorisation to Indian Oil Corporation Limited to lay, build, operate, and expand the Kochi–Kanyakumari–Thoothukudi Natural Gas Pipeline (KTPL), a key infrastructure project aimed at strengthening gas connectivity in southern India.

According to the regulator, the proposed pipeline will originate from the Kochi LNG Terminal and extend to Thoothukudi. The project will span about 425 km with a system capacity of 6.84 million metric standard cubic metres per day (MMSCMD), including common carrier capacity.

The pipeline is expected to enable efficient transport of regasified LNG to key demand centres across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, while supporting the expansion of city gas distribution networks and ensuring steady supply to industries, power plants, and other sectors.

Officials said the project will improve energy accessibility and promote cleaner fuel adoption across southern India.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.