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What is the name of the first crude oil pipeline constructed in India?1. Mumbai High-Mumbai-Ankleshwar-Kayoli Pipeline2. Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline3. Hajira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur (HBJ) Gas Pipeline4. Kandla-Bhatinda Pipeline

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline

The correct answer is Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline.

  • This was the first pipeline constructed in India to bring crude oil from Naharkatia (Assam) oilfield to Nunmati (Assam).
  • It was extended to transport crude oil to the refinery at Barauni in Bihar. 
  • Total Length of the pipeline 1167 km.
  • It is now extended to Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
  • The pipeline between Naharkatia and Nunmati became operative in 1962 and that between Nunmati and Barauni in 1964.

  • Mumbai High-Mumbai-Ankleshwar-Kayoli Pipeline is a 210 km long double-pipeline that connects Mumbai with Mumbai High.
    • Ankleshwar-Koyali pipeline was completed in 1965.
    • It transports crude oil from Ankleshwar oilfield to the Koyali refinery.
  • Hajira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur (HBJ) Gas Pipeline is the longest pipeline of India having a length of 1750 km.
    • It was established by the Gas Authority of India.  


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