EIL achieves major milestone in Urja Ganga Pipeline Project
The Durgapur–Kolkata section of the pipeline was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on 18th July, 2025.
New Delhi, July 18, 2025: Engineers India Limited (EIL), a leading engineering consultancy company, has marked a key milestone in India’s clean energy journey by successfully delivering project management services for the Durgapur - Kolkata section (132 km) of the Durgapur-Haldia Natural Gas Pipeline, which has been laid as a part of ambitious Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (PMUG) Project.
The Durgapur–Kolkata section of the pipeline was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on 18th July, 2025 at Durgapur, West Bengal, heralding a new era of sustainable energy access for industries and households in the state.
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The Urja Ganga pipeline network, comprising the Dobhi–Durgapur, Durgapur–Haldia, and Dhamra–Haldia pipelines, now extends over 1,030 km, consisting of 30", 24", 18" & 12" diameter pipelines. EIL, acting as the Project Management Consultant (PMC), played a pivotal role in ensuring timely and efficient execution of this challenging project.
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This is another achievement of EIL for the execution of pipeline projects in different terrains.
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