Maharashtra Coastal Regulation Zone Authority has given approval for the construction of Oil & Natural Gas Corporation's 20 inch diameter pipeline between Uran and Trombay.

The company has received all necessary approvals, which include nod from the ministry of environment and forests and also from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.

The Rs.240 crore project involves construction of a 20 inch diameter pipeline with a total length of 24 km from Uran to Trombay, of which 8.40 km will be in the marine area, 8.10 km in land area and 7.5 km in marshy area. The proposed pipeline will replace the existing 18 inch diameter pipeline in the region, which has already reached its design life of 25 years.

The pipeline will be laid parallel to the 36 inch diameter trunk oil pipeline through the existing right of use (RoU) passage, the clearance for which has already been accorded by the environment ministry. The gas pipeline has been designed for a pressure of 52 kg/cm2, with the land portion coated with high quality, polythene, while a coal tar and concrete coating will be applied for the submersible portion. Work on the project is scheduled for completion by May 2008.

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