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ONGC commissions Nile Ganga BV in Sudan

12” x 741 km multi product Pipeline System was dedicated to the nation by HE Mr. Slva Kiir Mayardiit, the first vice – President, Government of Sudan, in presence of HE Dr. Awad Al Jazz, Minister of Energy & Mining, Government of Sudan and HE the Ambassador of India in Sudan Mr. Deepak Vohra at a glittering ceremony on 10th December, 2005 at Khartoum refinery, Khartoum.

The 12” x 741 km multi product pipeline system is the maiden overseas EPC venture of ONGC Group of Companies. ONGC Videsh Ltd. (OVL), the wholly owned subsidiary of ONGC successfully completed the pipeline project connecting Khartoum Refinery to Port Sudan in 14 months, against the contractual schedule of 16 months. With the completion of this project 2 months ahead of schedule, ONGC Videsh Ltd. Has exhibited its expertise to undertake international construction projects setting a benchmark of quality and time commitment.

The pipeline will transport Mo gas and Gas oil including other white products like Kerosene and Fuel Oil. The pipeline system included construction of the main line, piping works for 6 pumping stations, 10 Block Valve stations, laying of 12 core Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) and integrating latest SCADA & Telecom System for Data Management and Communication.

The project has been financed by OVL. The repayments to OVL shall be made by Ministry of Energy and Mining, Government of Sudan, over a period of 9 years in 18 half yearly equated installments, the fist installment being due on 3012/2005.

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