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Suspected leak in natural gas pipeline: IOCL takes prompt action with support from local administration
New Delhi   26-Jul-2023

Due to heavy rains in Northern India and continued increase in water level of Yamuna River, at around 0437 hours today, a leak was suspected in IOCL's Dadri-Panipat natural gas pipeline in the section passing through Yamuna River in village Jagos, PS Baraut, Dist Baghpat. Incessant rain and rise in water level is preventing access to site. However, immediate action to stop the operations of the Dadri-Panipat natural gas pipeline has been done. The valves installed at upstream and downstream of Yamuna River were closed and the pipeline section has been isolated, resulting in no further leakage of gas. Team of officials headed by the Regional Head is at the site along with members from local administration.

The exact cause of suspected leakage will be ascertained upon. recession of water and further site investigation. It may be noted that the river water has not been polluted due to the suspected gas leakage.

The Dadri Panipat Pipeline (DPPL) was commissioned in the year 2010. It is a 132-km long Pipeline and carries natural gas from Dadri in Uttar Pradesh till Panipat Refinery in Haryana. On its route, it supplies Natural Gas to nine different customers.

Supply of gas through alternate source is underway and likely to be resumed shortly. Site assessment reveals environment (water / soil), property or life.

Anshu Mahajan
GM (Corporate Communications)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited