GAIL Taps Rajasthan Gas Fields in 15-Year Supply Pact with Oil India

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GAIL India Ltd signed a long-term deal for the purchase of up to 900,000 standard cubic meters per day (SCMD) of natural gas from Rajasthan's Oil India's Bakhri Tibba block. The deal, effective from July 1, 2025, is a strategic enhancement to local energy supply and infrastructure utilization.

Key Highlights

Supply Agreement:

The deal is for 15 years and offers constant gas supply to a state electricity board-owned power plant based in Rajasthan.

The Bakhri Tibba block will be the primary source for this distribution.

Infrastructure Synergy:

GAIL's massive pipeline network of 16,421 km will facilitate seamless inter-regional transfer.

The deal is in line with India's push for cleaner energy and reduced reliance on imported LNG.

Strategic Implication:

Strengthens GAIL's contribution to national gas grid growth.

Promotes industrial growth and energy security for northern India.

Sources: Reuters, Yahoo Finance, GAIL India Ltd.