Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL) was set up to complement the efforts of GSPC. While GSPC harnesses and procures natural gas, GSPL is building the infrastructure that transmits the gas across the state of Gujarat and ultimately allows last-mile linkage to the end-user.

GSPL is laying a gas grid, a pipeline network of 2500 km, to facilitate gas transmission from supply points to demand centres. The company is also instituting the modalities that effect smooth transmission of gas in a scenario of multiple players.

State-of-the-art network

The gas grid is equipped with the latest bi-directional gas transmission technology to enable two-way gas flow. This introduces a lot of flexibility into transmission by allowing gas to be sourced or uploaded at either end of the pipeline network. Besides, the network is continuously monitored using SCADA systems integrated with GIS technology.

Flexibility of transmission

Another innovation is in the open access or contract carrier principle of transmission. This allows any gas transmission company to approach GSPL for permission to use the network on payment of the required charges. Thus, private sector participation in gas transmission is encouraged, which makes more volumes available for consumers.

Work in progress

GSPL has already put in place a pipeline network of about 1573 km with installation going on in about another 450 km of the network. The company has signed gas transmission agreements with various industries for the supply of natural gas. GSPL sources its gas either from the gas fields of GSPC and other companies, or from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals at Hazira and Dahej.

Presently, the company transmits over 35 MMSCMD of gas, including around 12 MMSCMD of Regassified LNG (R-LNG).

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