Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is accelerating petroleum and LPG pipeline projects in collaboration with India. NOC Executive Director Chandika Prasad Bhatta said the 62-km Amlekhgunj–Chitwan pipeline and the 50-km Siliguri–Jhapa pipeline, with a combined cost of Rs 15 billion, will be financed through grants from Indian Oil Corporation. NOC will also invest Rs 8 billion to construct a fuel storage facility in Chitwan. In addition, a proposed Rs 12 billion LPG pipeline from Motihari to Sarlahi is expected to cut annual transportation costs by around Rs 6 billion, improving fuel security, particularly in Koshi Province.
