Two New Petroleum Pipelines to be Constructed with Indian Government Support

It has been confirmed that two new petroleum pipelines will be constructed in Nepal with financial assistance from the Indian government. The agreement for the expansion of petroleum pipelines and storage capacity was signed between Dr. Chandika Prasad Bhatt, Executive Director of Nepal Oil Corporation, and Senthil Kumar, Director of Indian Oil Corporation.

Agreement: The first pipeline will run from Siliguri in India to Charali, Jhapa, Nepal, covering a distance of 50 kilometers. Additionally, a smart greenfield terminal with a storage capacity of 18,900 kiloliters will be built.

Chitwan Project: The second pipeline will extend 62 kilometers from Amlekhgunj to Lothar in Chitwan, Nepal. A smart greenfield terminal with a capacity of 91,900 kiloliters will also be constructed in Lothar.

Grants and Costs: The total cost of these projects will be NPR 15 billion, with a portion funded through grants from the Indian government.

The first international pipeline between Motihari, India, and Amlekhgunj, Nepal, became operational in 2019, strengthening petroleum supply links between the two countries.