India's Largest Underground LPG Storage Facility in Mangaluru
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Source: Asianet Newsable
India's largest underground liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility with a capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes has been completed in Mangaluru. The project involved excavating a large rock formation 500 meters below the surface to create a secure cavern. It was initiated in 2018 with construction starting in 2019 and completed at a cost of approximately ₹800 crore. The facility has passed rigo
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Government
- Location
- Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Asianet Newsable
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Description | India's largest underground liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility with a capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes has been completed in Mangaluru. The project involved excavating a large rock formation 500 meters below the surface to create a secure cavern. It was initiated in 2018 with construction starting in 2019 and completed at a cost of approximately ₹800 crore. The facility has passed rigorous safety tests and is ready for operation in emergency situations. A floating jetty and pipeline connectivity have been constructed to allow direct pumping of LPG from sea-based carriers, enhancing import and storage capabilities. This is the second underground LPG storage cavern in India, surpassing the first in Visakhapatnam with a capacity of 60,000 metric tonnes. Mangaluru also hosts other underground crude oil storage caverns, making it a key energy hub. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
City | Mangaluru |
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Sector | Oil and Gas, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-21 |
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