By Bl Ahmedabad Bureau
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Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (GPPL) has entered into a five-year contract with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) to establish an offshore oil and gas logistics base at Pipavav port in Gujarat.
Leveraging Pipavav’s proximity to ONGC’s key oil fields in Tapti and Kutch, the collaboration is designed to provide a safe, reliable and well-equipped infrastructure to support offshore operations, solidifying a long-term commitment to India’s energy sector, stated an official release here on Thursday. The newly awarded contract will see GPPL serve as ONGC’s strategic supply base partner.
Girish Aggarwal, Managing Director of GPPL, stated, “We are honoured to embark on this partnership with ONGC and contribute to the nation’s energy agenda. Our port capabilities, focus on reliability, and collaborative approach ensure that we deliver impactful solutions for India’s critical offshore logistics needs. This alliance reflects our commitment to supporting national development and maintaining high standards of operational excellence.”
GPPL’s advanced multimodal infrastructure, integrated warehousing and proximity to key offshore fields will ensure operational efficiency, supply chain resilience and reliability for ONGC and the broader oil & gas sector, while supporting India’s energy security and economic growth. For GPPL, this development opens a new business area and showcases its capability to deliver complex, high-impact solutions, positioning the port to play a vital role in shaping India’s offshore logistics landscape, the release added.
Published on September 25, 2025
