Nepal’s Petroleum Pipeline Expansion: Paving the Path to Energy Security

Nepal launches the second phase of its petroleum pipeline project from Bara's Amlekhgunj to Chitwan's Lothar with aid from India. The project includes a new storage facility and promises to enhance fuel security, reduce environmental impact, and bring economic opportunities to the region.

Nepal has officially begun the second phase of its petroleum pipeline project, extending from Amlekhgunj in Bara to Lothar in Chitwan, thanks to support from the Indian Government. The expansion aims to build a petroleum storage facility with a three-month capacity, enhancing the nation's energy security.

The Nepal Oil Corporation inaugurated a field office for the project in Lothar, marking the expansion's formal commencement. Plans include constructing a cutting-edge Greenfield terminal over 23 bighas and 12 kathhas of land in Rapti Municipality-1. A 62-kilometre, 10.75-inch pipeline will transport products from India's Motihari depot directly to Lothar.

Project Chief Pradeep Kumar Yadav assured that road construction and coordination with the Indian Oil Corporation will kickstart immediately, targeting completion within three years. This initiative promises to reduce environmental impacts and fuel theft, while employing locals and benefiting the Chitwan region's economy.