GAIL Allocates Rs 1,736 Crore for Wind Energy Initiative in Maharashtra
Synopsis
GAIL (India) Ltd has committed Rs 1,736.25 crore to a wind power project in Maharashtra, enhancing its renewable energy portfolio while targeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2035.
Key Takeaways
GAIL invests Rs 1,736.25 crore in a wind power project in Maharashtra.
The project will add 178.2 MW to its renewable energy capacity.
GAIL aims for net-zero emissions by 2035.
The groundbreaking of a new R&D Centre in Sohna, Haryana has been completed.
The Centre will enhance GAIL's technological capabilities in clean energy.
New Delhi, February 28 (NationPress) - GAIL (India) Ltd, a state-owned natural gas leader, has declared an investment of Rs 1,736.25 crore to establish a wind energy project in Maharashtra. This initiative aims to enhance its renewable energy portfolio as the firm targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2035.
On Friday, GAIL revealed to stock exchanges that it has sanctioned funding to develop 178.2 megawatts of wind energy capacity.
The project is scheduled for completion within 24 months from the contract award date and will augment the current capacity of 117.95 MW. Additionally, GAIL operates 27 MW of solar energy projects located across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
The company also has wind energy projects in Gujarat (19.2 MW), Karnataka (38.1 MW), and Tamil Nadu (60.65 MW).
GAIL is committed to achieving net-zero through a reduction in Scope-1 and Scope-2 (carbon) emissions by 2035, and Scope-3 emissions by 2040. According to its official website, the public sector enterprise plans to expand its renewable energy capacity to 3.4 GW by 2035 to meet these targets.
In other developments, the groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming GAIL R&D Centre in the Industrial Model Township (IMT) at Sohna, Haryana was conducted on Thursday by Sandeep Kumar Gupta, the Chairman and Managing Director of the company.
The new R&D Centre is designed to be a cutting-edge, future-ready innovation hub that will bolster GAIL’s technological capabilities across its core business and emerging clean energy sectors.
Spanning 30 acres, the Centre will boast world-class laboratory infrastructure and advanced pilot-scale facilities to connect laboratory research with field implementation.
Covering 85,000 square meters, the facility will include seven primary research areas: Natural Gas Pipeline Integrity & Asset Management, Natural Gas Applications & NG/CO₂ Valorisation, Petrochemicals & Polymers, Renewables, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, and Advanced Analytical Sciences.
Moreover, the Centre will feature sophisticated pilot facilities such as closed-loop pipeline testing systems, linear pull-through rigs, and pilot reactors dedicated to polymer development and natural gas/CO₂ valorisation.
These facilities will facilitate the validation of innovative processes, materials, pipeline technologies, and sustainable energy solutions in conditions relevant to industry.
Point of View
It's clear that GAIL's investment in renewable energy represents a significant step towards sustainability. By targeting net-zero carbon emissions, the company is not only responding to environmental challenges but also positioning itself as a leader in the green energy sector.
NationPress
11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total investment GAIL is making for the wind power project?
GAIL is investing Rs 1,736.25 crore for the wind power project in Maharashtra.
What is the capacity of the new wind power project?
The new wind power project will have a capacity of 178.2 megawatts.
When is the wind power project expected to be completed?
The project is expected to be completed within 24 months from the contract award date.
What are GAIL's targets for carbon emissions?
GAIL aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2035, focusing on reducing Scope-1 and Scope-2 emissions.
Where is GAIL's new R&D Centre located?
The new R&D Centre is located in the Industrial Model Township at Sohna, Haryana.
