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A Significant Milestone for India’s Energy Future: KEPL Powers One of the Longest Crude Oil Pipelines
Our group company, Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Limited (KEPL) is proud to announce the successful execution of 16 API pump packages for the Paradip-Numaligarh Crude Oil Pipeline (PNCPL). The installation of pumps from Paradip to Numaligarh, marks a significant milestone in India’s energy infrastructure development
The PNCPL, spearheaded by Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL), is a critical project aimed at expanding NRL’s capacity from 3 to 9 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA). This expansion is essential for meeting India’s increasing demand for petroleum products. A new crude oil pipeline has been developed to support this capacity enhancement, stretching 1,630 kilometers and encompassing four stations across multiple states.
The collaboration between KEPL and NRL significantly contributed to the successful outcome of this extensive project. The scope of KEPL’s contribution included supplying and installing 16 high-performance crude oil handling pumps as a part of one of the longest crude oil pipeline projects in India. This project stands out as one of the most complex and critical specifications successfully undertaken by KEPL including High Torque (HT) drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Leak Detection Systems (LOS), Monitoring and Management Systems (MMS) as well as the integration of various state-of-the-art monitoring systems.
The successful execution of the PNCPL Project demonstrates KEPL’s expertise and reliability in handling large-scale, complex infrastructure projects in the industry.
