Coimbatore MSMEs’ wait for LPG supply through pipelines continues
The supply of LPG through pipelines in Coimbatore and Tiruppur is still lagging despite previous meetings. Union Minister Suresh Gopi reviewed several pipeline projects, noting varying degrees of physical progress. Local MSMEs are facing challenges due to LPG shortages and high costs, with many awaiting pipeline connectivity.
- ▪The Kochi–Koottanad–Bangalore–Mangalore Natural Gas Pipeline project has a revised cost of ₹5,909 crore and is 96.6% complete.
- ▪The Irugur–Devanagonthi Multi Product Pipeline project has a revised cost of ₹1,732 crore and is 82.6% complete.
- ▪MSMEs in Coimbatore are struggling with LPG shortages and high costs due to the ongoing West Asia war.
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The supply of gas through pipelines to households and industries in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts is yet to see significant progress, despite meetings held in this regard in March.Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi reviewed the progress and pending issues related to the Kochi–Koottanad–Bangalore–Mangalore Natural Gas Pipeline project of GAIL, which involves a revised project cost of about ₹5,909 crore and has a physical progress of around 96.6%.
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