GAIL’s Kochi-Mangaluru gas pipeline work resumes in Kasaragod

Kasaragod, Sep 3: The stalled works of the laying of gas pipeline by the Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) have resumed in the Kaasaragod district with the works commencing in the four-km long stretch at Ambalathara in Hosdurg taluk.

The works of the ambitious Kochi-Mangaluru gas pipe line project began after the Kerala state government evinced keen interest to resume the works.

The aim is to ensure hassle-free availability of the essential cooking gas in future. Besides, this pipeline is expected to give a new lease of life to Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers.

The proposed gas pipeline has a total length of 508 km in Kerala out of which 83 km passes through the Kasaraagod district, official sources here said adding that works of 11 km pipeline has been so far completed in the district.

Union minister for chemicals and fertilisers Ananth Kumar had recently promised that Kochi-Kanjirkkod-Bengaluru-Mangaluru LNG pipeline will go on stream in next 25 months.