India Proposes ₹40,000 Crore Subsea Gas Pipeline Connecting Oman and Gujarat
The Ministry of Petroleum has tasked GAIL, Engineers India, and IOC to conduct a feasibility study for the project, estimated to cost ₹40,000 crore.
If approved, the pipeline will deliver 31 mmscmd (million metric standard cubic meters per day) of natural gas directly to the Gujarat coast.
The project gained priority following the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis, as 88% of India's crude imports currently pass through that chokepoint.
The pipeline is expected to be laid at depths exceeding 3,000 meters below sea level, with a completion target between 2033 and 2035.
Key Facts / Static GK
IOC: Indian Oil Corporation
MEIDP: Middle East-India Deep-water Pipeline
GAIL manages over 70% of India's gas transmission network.
Practice Quiz — 18 May 2026
Q1. Under the new SEBI proposal regarding the Investor Protection Fund (IPF), what happens if a depository's administrative expenses exceed 5% of the annual income earned from IPF investments?
Q2. What is the primary function of the Unclaimed Deposit Reference Number (UDRN) generated on the RBI's UDGAM portal?
Q3. The newly launched 'Atlas' platform by FinBox aims to reduce the loan processing cycle from approximately 3 weeks to which of the following timeframes?
Q4. Regarding the updated Consumer Price Index (CPI) framework released in 2026, which of the following statements is true?
Q5. Which organization is establishing the ₹480 crore Naval Systems Manufacturing Facility at Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh?
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