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  The Indian government has big plans for the gas pipeline in India . They plan to invest Rs.7.5 trillion in the development of gas and oil infrastructure. The gas requirement of the country is 53% imported and they are working to meet these growing gas needs and limit imports. Over the next five years, the prime minister has big plans to expand the gas pipeline infrastructure in India. Till 2024, India is planning to spend $60 billion on building an infrastructure that includes gas terminals and distribution networks across the country.  The pipeline installation companies are all set to create a gas pipeline network that is 16000 kilometers long. They are hopeful the network would be completed in the next four to six years. The most recent 450 km Kochi-Mangaluru gas pipeline is completed and will be serving 2.1 million people with piped natural gas. Along with the pipeline installation , 700 compressed natural gas stations are also installed. The Kochi-Mangaluru Gas pipeline...

  Pipeline installations done ages ago to transport fuel, water or gas need constant monitoring. Casing insulators are used to insulate and provide long-term protection from corrosion. Due to aging, they are at constant risk of corrosion or leaks. The damage caused to these pipelines is not only losing the resources but also the environmental harm they will cause due to leaks or eruptions. The question of whether to go for rehabilitation or repiping becomes critical for pipeline installation companies . It is important to access the pros and cons of both to come to a decision. Cost is a critical factor Pipeline rehabilitation and repiping both have a cost attached to them. Both labor and material costs should be considered before making the decision. While rehabilitation may be beneficial for the short term and may cost less than repiping it is important to take into account the cost of shutting down the pipeline for rehabilitation. The interruption during repair may also lead t...