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GAIL Invests Rs 1,736 Crore in Maharashtra Wind Power for Net-Zero Goal

GAIL Ltd has approved a Rs 1,736.25 crore investment to establish a 178.2 MW wind power project in Maharashtra, aiming for completion within 24 months. This will expand the company's existing renewable portfolio, which includes wind and solar projects across several states. The investment supports GAIL's goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions for Scope-1 and Scope-2 by 2035 and to increase renewable capacity to 3.4 GW. Simultaneously, the company's new state-of-the-art R&D Centre in Haryana was inaugurated, focusing on innovation in natural gas and clean energy technologies.

Key Points: GAIL's Rs 1,736 Cr Wind Power Project in Maharashtra

  • Rs 1,736 crore investment
  • 178.2 MW wind power in Maharashtra
  • Net-zero target by 2035
  • New R&D Centre in Haryana inaugurated
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GAIL to invest Rs 1,736 crore for wind power project in Maha

GAIL invests Rs 1,736 crore in a 178.2 MW wind power project in Maharashtra to boost renewable capacity and meet its 2035 net-zero target.

"plans to increase its renewable energy capacity up to 3.4 GW by the year 2035 to achieve the net zero targets - GAIL"

​New Delhi, Feb 28 Government-owned natural gas giant GAIL Ltd has announced an investment of Rs 1,736.25 crore to set up a wind power project in Maharashtra, which will help expand its renewable energy portfolio, as the company aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2035.​

GAIL informed the stock exchanges on Friday that it has approved an investment to build 178.2 megawatts of wind power capacity.​

The project, to be completed within 24 months from the date of contract award, will add to the existing portfolio of 117.95 MW. GAIL also has 27 MW of solar energy projects spread across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. ​

Its wind power projects are located in Gujarat (19.2 MW), Karnataka (38.1 MW) and Tamil Nadu (60.65 MW).​

GAIL has set a target to achieve net zero by reducing Scope-1 and Scope-2 (carbon) emissions by 2035 and Scope-3 emissions by 2040. The public sector company plans to increase its renewable energy capacity up to 3.4 GW by the year 2035 to achieve the net zero targets," according to the company's website.​

Meanwhile, the groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming GAIL R&D Centre in Industrial Model Township (IMT) at Sohna, Haryana, was done on Thursday by Sandeep Kumar Gupta, the company's Chairman & Managing Director.​

The new R&D Centre is envisioned as a state-of-the-art, future-ready innovation hub that will strengthen GAIL's technological capabilities across its core business and emerging clean energy domains. ​

Spread over 30 acres, the Centre will feature world-class laboratory infrastructure and advanced pilot-scale facilities to bridge the gap between laboratory research and field deployment. ​

The facility, spread over 85,000 square meters, will house seven major research verticals, including Natural Gas Pipeline Integrity & Asset Management, Natural Gas Applications & NG/CO₂ Valorisation, Petrochemicals & Polymers, Renewables, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Advanced Analytical Sciences.​

In addition, the Centre will be equipped with sophisticated pilot facilities, including closed-loop pipeline testing systems, linear pull-through rigs, and pilot reactors for polymer development and natural gas/CO₂ valorisation. ​

These facilities will enable validation of new processes, materials, pipeline technologies, and sustainable energy solutions under industry-relevant conditions.​

- IANS

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Arjun K
Net zero by 2035 is an ambitious target for a PSU. The new R&D centre in Haryana sounds impressive. We need more such investments in clean tech to reduce our dependence on imported fuels. Good move!
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Rohit P
Rs 1,736 crore is a huge amount. While renewable energy is the future, I hope there is strict monitoring to prevent cost overruns which are common in such large government projects. The intent is good, execution is key.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see a traditional gas company pivot so strongly. The 3.4 GW target by 2035 is significant. The seven research verticals at the new centre show they are thinking long-term. Hope this inspires other PSUs.
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Vikram M
Maharashtra getting this project is excellent for the state's industrial growth. Wind energy can be unpredictable though. They should integrate it with other sources or storage for a stable grid. The 24-month timeline seems tight!
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Karthik V
As a shareholder, I appreciate this forward-looking strategy. Diversifying into renewables de-risks the business from future carbon taxes and regulations. The market should react positively to this announcement. 👍

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