Question

What is the name of the first crude oil pipeline constructed in India?
1. Mumbai High-Mumbai-Ankleshwar-Kayoli Pipeline
2. Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline
3. Hajira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur (HBJ) Gas Pipeline
4. Kandla-Bhatinda Pipeline

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline

The correct answer is Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline.

• This was the first pipeline constructed in India to bring crude oil from Naharkatia (Assam) oilfield to Nunmati (Assam).
• It was extended to transport crude oil to the refinery at Barauni in Bihar. 
• Total Length of the pipeline 1167 km.
• It is now extended to Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
• The pipeline between Naharkatia and Nunmati became operative in 1962 and that between Nunmati and Barauni in 1964.

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• Mumbai High-Mumbai-Ankleshwar-Kayoli Pipeline is a 210 km long double-pipeline that connects Mumbai with Mumbai High.
  • Ankleshwar-Koyali pipeline was completed in 1965.
  • It transports crude oil from Ankleshwar oilfield to the Koyali refinery.
• Hajira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur (HBJ) Gas Pipeline is the longest pipeline of India having a length of 1750 km.
  • It was established by the Gas Authority of India.