Question

What are the five features of HVJ gas pipelines

Answer 1

1.The HVJ i.e the Hazira-Vaijapur- Jagdishpur pipeline is 1700 km long.
 2.It connects Mumbai High and Bassein with Northern plains where the large group of fertilisers and plastic industries are situated.
3.This pipeline acts as an artery to provide power to fertiliser industries and for other commercial uses.
4.It is India's first cross country gas pipeline.It was started in 1986 after the incorporation of GAIL (India) Limited
5.The purpose was to to supply gas to the fertilizer plants located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Answer 2

.The 1,700-km long Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur cross country gas pipeline links Mumbai High with fertilizer, power and industrial complexes in Western and Northern India.

.This artery has provided an impetus to India’s gas production.

.The power and fertilizer industries are the key users of natural gas.