GAIL (India) announced the commissioning of the Dahej - Vijaipur pipeline project on Wednesday (31 March 2004). The 610 km pipeline from Dahej - Vijaipur with a capacity to transport 23 million cubic metre of natural gas, entailed an investment of Rs.2,936 crore.

The project has been completed 14 months ahead of schedule so as to evacuate regassified LNG from Dahej. The first phase of the pipeline from Dahej to Vemar was completed on 29 February 2004. From Vijaipur onwards, the existing Hazira - Vijaipur - Jagdishpur (HVJ) network of Gail will supply regasified liquefied natural gas (LNG) to consumers along the route till Delhi.

The pipeline construction activity was caried out simultaneously in four spreads. In addition to the project management consultant, Engineers India, the services of a reputed international consultant, Worley, Australia, were hired for monitoring the progress of the construction and ensuring the timely supply of material. As part of Gail's commitment to quality, Bureau Vertias was appointed for third party quality assurance.