Question 4924

Name the first crude oil pipeline transport network of India.

Answer

None of the above

Why?

Answer: Option 5) None of the above. Key Points Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline: This was the first pipeline constructed in India to bring crude oil from Naharkatia oilfield to Nunmati. It was later extended to transport crude oil to refinery at Barauni in Bihar. It is 1,167 km long. It is now extended to Kanpur in U.P Additional Information Hazira - Vijaipur: This pipeline has been constructed by Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) to transport gas. It is 1,750 km long and connects Hazira in Maharashtra to Bijapur in M.P. and Jagdishpur in U.P. It carries 18 million cubic metres of gas everyday to three power houses at Kawas (Gujarat), Anta (Rajasthan) and Auraiya (U.P.) and to six fertilizer plants at Bijapur, Sawai Madhopur,. Jagdishpur, Shahjahanpur, Aonla and Babrala. ​ Assam - Kanpur: One of the most vital pipeline transportation networks is from the upper Assam oil field to Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) through Guwahati, Barauni, and Allahabad. It runs from Barauni to Haldia via Rajbandh, from Rajbandh to Maurigram, and from Guwahati to Siliguri. ​ Guwahati - Siliguri: Guwahati-Siliguri Pipeline was commissioned in 1964. Designed by Bachtel, USA and constructed by Snam Progetti, Italy, it has the unique distinction of being the first product pipeline to be built on the east of Suez. The 435 km long pipeline originates at Guwahati Refinery, transporting petroleum products for delivery at Betkuchi, Hashimara and Siliguri.