This Gas Transmission and Marketing Company Updates Project Pipeline and Approves USD 64 Million US Investment: Know the Details
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GAIL Ltd updates MNJPL and JHBDPL pipeline schedules and approves USD 64 million equity investment in its US subsidiary, GAIL Global (USA) Inc.
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GAIL Ltd has announced updates on its pipeline projects and a strategic equity investment in its wholly‑owned US subsidiary, GAIL Global (USA) Inc (GGUI). At a Board meeting held on March 25, 2026, the company approved a revision of the completion schedule for the Mumbai‑Nagpur‑Jharsuguda Pipeline (MNJPL) Project.
At a Board meeting held on March 25, 2026, the company approved a revision of the completion schedule for the Mumbai‑Nagpur‑Jharsuguda Pipeline (MNJPL) Project. The total pipeline length is 1,702 km, with the Mumbai–Nagpur section spanning 693 km, Nagpur–Jharsuguda 692 km, and Nagpur–Jabalpur 317 km. While most sections are already operational or commissioned, the Maharashtra section of the Nagpur–Jharsuguda pipeline is expected to be commissioned progressively by June 30, 2026. Approval for this extension is being sought from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).
The Board also approved a revision of the completion schedule for the Jagdishpur–Haldia–Bokaro–Dhamra Pipeline Project (JHBDPL). For the Jagdishpur–Haldia–Bokaro–Dhamra pipeline, 3,119 km out of 3,266 km have been commissioned, with the remaining Kolkata–Haldia section now expected to be completed by September 2026. For the Dhamra–Haldia pipeline, 150 km out of 229 km have been commissioned, with the balance section in West Bengal also rescheduled for completion by September 2026. The delays are due to issues related to Right of Use (RoU) approvals and fisheries front availability.
Separately, GAIL Ltd has approved an equity investment in GAIL Global (USA) Inc, its wholly‑owned US subsidiary. GGUI holds a 20 per cent stake in shale assets in the Eagle Ford basin, Texas, where production is ongoing. The company will infuse up to USD 64 million in one or more tranches to reduce GGUI’s outstanding loans. The acquisition is not a related party transaction, involves cash consideration at face value for 100 per cent equity, and does not require additional regulatory approvals. GGUI’s standalone turnover for the last three years was USD 10.7 million in 2023, USD 11.6 million in 2024, and USD 7.6 million in 2025.
GAIL (India) Ltd (GAIL), incorporated in 1984, is a leading integrated natural gas company in India. Over the years, GAIL has developed a strong presence across the natural gas value chain, including transmission, gas processing, and downstream petrochemicals that use natural gas as a primary input.
In addition to its core businesses, GAIL has interests in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sector through Petronet LNG Ltd (PLL) and Konkan LNG Private Limited (KLPL), and participates in city gas distribution projects in India, including Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) and Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL). The company also has an international presence through Natgas and Fayum Gas in Egypt.
GAIL (India) Ltd Share Price Performance
GAIL (India) Ltd closed at Rs 139.20 on Wednesday, up Rs 1.53 or 1.11 per cent from the previous close of Rs 137.67. The stock opened at Rs 139.80, touched a high of Rs 140.85, and a low of Rs 138.30 during the trading session, indicating moderate Intraday volatility.
Over the year-to-date (YTD) period, GAIL’s stock has declined 19.08 per cent, while on a one-year basis, it has fallen 20.15 per cent, reflecting broader challenges in the natural gas and energy sector as well as market sentiment.
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