Energy
Tamil Nadu’s energy corridor gets big push as Suresh Gopi reviews mega BPCL projects
The 355-km Irugur–Devanagonthi pipeline project, designed to handle 3.5 MMTPA, is expected to become a critical energy corridor linking Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
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By ICN Bureau | May 28, 2026
Union Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi has pressed for faster execution of major BPCL energy infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu amid mounting focus on fuel connectivity and regional industrial growth.
At the centre of the high-level review meeting in Coimbatore recently was BPCL’s ambitious Irugur–Devanagonthi Multi Product Pipeline Project, now being executed at a revised cost of nearly Rs. 1,732 crore and already 82.6% complete.
The Minister also reviewed BPCL’s City Gas Distribution (CGD) project for Erode and Nilgiris districts, which involves an investment of around Rs. 3,685 crore and has achieved 44.6% physical progress.
The 355-km Irugur–Devanagonthi pipeline project, designed to handle 3.5 MMTPA, is expected to become a critical energy corridor linking Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The cross-country multi-product pipeline, along with associated terminal infrastructure, is aimed at transforming fuel transportation across western Tamil Nadu and adjoining regions.
Officials said the project is expected to significantly improve the speed, safety and reliability of petroleum product movement while reducing environmental impact through more efficient transport systems. The project is also projected to strengthen regional energy infrastructure, streamline logistics, generate employment and accelerate long-term industrial and economic growth.
The high-level meeting brought together top officials from the Centre, state government and industry, including Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), BPCL; the District Collector of Tiruppur; representatives from Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO); senior officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Detailed deliberations focused on project execution timelines, critical implementation bottlenecks and coordinated action needed to ensure timely completion of the infrastructure projects.
