3. Emerging Challenges in
Pipelines

4. Introduction Pipelines Safest Mode Energy Efficient Cost Effective
Eco Friendly

5. दक्षिणी क्षेत्र पाइपलाइन
Indian Oil’s Pipelines Network
Pipeline
Length
Capacity
Product Pipelines
7950 KM
46.19 MMTPA
Crude Pipelines
5301 KM
48.60 MMTPA
Gas Pipelines
140 KM
9.5 MMSCMD
Total
13391 KM
दक्षिणी क्षेत्र पाइपलाइन

6. Emerging Challenges in Pipelines

7. Challenges during Execution Phase
Authorization/Approval of Pipeline
Acquisition of Right of Way (RoW)
Statutory Clearances
Clearances/Permissions for Crossings
Geo-Political Issues
Contract Management

8. Authorization/Approval of Pipeline
Authorization Process by PNGRB
Bidding Process - Detailed Feasibility Report
Identification of Pipeline Route – Desktop Survey
Timelines for Completion of Projects

9. Acquisition of Right of Way (RoW)
Deputation of Land Acquisition Officer cum Competent Authority by States
Non-Availability of good quality Contractor/Survey Agency for Engineering Survey and Cadastral Survey
Issue of Compensation : Which Act to Follow - Market Rate or Govt. Rate for Land?
Increased Public Awareness

10. Statutory Clearances Absence of Single Window No Firm Timelines
Rule Book differs from State to State
Lackadaisical Approach by Government

11. Geo-Political Issues Political Interference at Local Level
Protests/ Dharnas by NGOs, Environmentalist, Activist, Farmers
Threat from Locals of sabotaging the Projects
Inherent Local Political Issues in the Project Execution State
Problems due to Federal Structure

12. Contract Management Issues
Few contractors with proven track records
Competition to grab the work
Project Manager – Lack of Skill & Training
Implementation of Penal Provisions in Contract
Deployment of Resources for Project Execution

13. Challenges during Operations Phase
RoW Management
Integrity Management of Pipelines
Safety of Pipelines
Product Specifications
Aging Assets

14. RoW Management Rapid Urbanization Illegal/Unauthorized Mining in RoW
Surveillance of RoW
Third Party Activities
Natural Calamities

15. Integrity Management of Pipelines
Internal & External Corrosion in Pipelines; Microbial Corrosion
AC/DC Interference from HT/LT Power Lines
Coating Raw Material and its Application
Pipelines in Common Corridor
Material and Manufacturing Defects in Pipes

16. Safety of Pipelines Third Party Activities Natural Calamities
Pigging in Pipelines
Lack of Support of State Authority
Pipelines in Urban Areas

17. Product Specifications
Transportation of BS-IV/BS-VI Grade Products
Multi Product Pipelines vs Single Product Pipeline
Pipeline Compatible Products
Phasing Out of SKO
Availability of the Required Batch Lengths
Interface Management

18. Aging Assets Increasing Costs of Maintenance Availability of Spares
Loss in Productivity
Frequent Failures