Motihari-Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline: handover preparations underway

Summary

The Motihari-Amlekhgunj Petroleum Pipeline, transporting petroleum from India to Nepal, is nearing handover to Nepal Oil Corporation after extension works completion.

Key Points
  • The Motihari-Amlekhgunj Petroleum Pipeline is operational and transporting petroleum products from Motihari, India, to Amlekhgunj, Nepal.
  • Preparation is underway for the pipeline's official handover to Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC).
  • Test operations are being conducted with onsite technical support from Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
  • The pipeline extension from Amlekhgunj to Lothar in Chitwan, 69 km, is expected to start soon.
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