GAIL signs MOU for pipeline
Published by Angharad Lock,
Digital Assistant Editor
World Pipelines,
Gail (India) Ltd and the Jharkhand government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to build a natural gas pipeline in Jharkhand. The pipeline is expected to be completed by 2019, and will travel through six districts: Bokaro, Giridih, Hazaribag, Dhanbad, East Singbhum, and Ranchi.
Commenting on the contract, Chief Minister, Raghubar Das, said: “As people take water from water tap, the consumers will take gas in similar manner after the gas pipeline work is completed.”
In order to increases pipeline safety standards, GAIL will deploy drones to monitor its projects, which will detect trespassing in project areas. A pilot will be conducted over the next few months: a drone will be flown over a pipeline project, collating any relevant data.
Ashutosh Karnatak, Director (Projects) at GAI, said: “The drone will be more accurate. It will also ultimately be more cost effective as it can help replace our foot and helicopter patrolling.”
Sources:
Read the article online at: https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/23102015/gail-signs-mou-for-pipeline-392/
You might also like
The World Pipelines Podcast - GERG and the future of Europe's gas pipelines
A conversation about the role of GERG in European gas pipeline innovation, research, and decarbonisation strategy. Featuring Alexandra Kostereva, Operations Manager at GERG (European Gas Research Group).
Tune in to the World Pipelines Podcast on your favourite podcast app today.
