GAIL (India) Limited has approved a ₹1,736.25 crore (₹17.36 billion) investment for a 178.2 MW greenfield wind power project in Nandurbar, Maharashtra, marking a strategic expansion of its renewable energy portfolio to support its 2035 Net Zero roadmap. This board-cleared capacity, which originated from a tender for “170 MW plus five percent,” will be executed on a Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK) basis to provide captive power for the company’s industrial operations.
Project Specifications
The following table synthesizes the financial and technical parameters for the Maharashtra wind initiative:
| Parameter | Details |
| Total Capacity | 178.2 MW (Board-cleared; 170 MW + 5% tender framework) |
| Estimated Investment | ₹1,736.25 crore (₹17.36 billion) |
| Project Location | Nandurbar district, Maharashtra |
| Execution Timeline | 24 months from the award of the contract |
| Contract Framework | Lump Sum Turnkey (LSTK) |
| Funding Structure | A mix of debt and equity |
| Technical Components | Utilization of advanced Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) |
Strategic Alignment and Net Zero Roadmap
The Maharashtra wind project is a key component of GAIL’s strategy to achieve capacity augmentation in clean energy. By replacing conventional power consumption with wind energy, the project specifically supports the decarbonization of GAIL’s petrochemical plants located at Pata and Usar.
GAIL’s renewable energy targets and current portfolio status include:
- Current Renewable Capacity: Approximately 118 MW of wind and 27 MW of solar (Total ~145 MW).
- Net Zero Target: Goal to achieve Net Zero in Scope-1 and Scope-2 emissions by 2035.
- 2035 Capacity Goal: Plan to scale renewable energy capacity to 3.4 GW by 2035.
Corporate Context: GAIL (India) Limited
GAIL (India) Limited is a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) and maintains its position as India’s largest natural gas transmission and marketing company. The entity manages critical national energy infrastructure, including an integrated natural gas pipeline network spanning approximately 18,000 km. GAIL plays a dominant role in the country’s energy security through its extensive marketing, transmission, and petrochemical manufacturing operations.
Operational Performance and Market Outlook
The strategic investment in renewables is occurring alongside a recovery in GAIL’s core gas infrastructure performance and improved fiscal guidance. According to Q3 FY26 data, transmission volumes have stabilized due to elevated consumption in the fertilizer, refinery, and City Gas Distribution (CGD) sectors.
Factual operational metrics and market updates include:
- Gas Transmission Volume (Q3 FY26): 125.45 MMSCMD.
- Average Capacity Utilization: 56% for the integrated natural gas pipeline network.
- Transmission Guidance (FY25-26): Targeted average of 124 to 125 MMSCMD.
- Tariff Revision Impact: An interim revision of natural gas pipeline tariffs from ₹58.61 to ₹65.69 per MMBTU (a 12.1% increase) is expected to provide a positive impact of approximately ₹1,200 crore per annum.
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