the 1700 km long hazira vijaipur jagdishpur cross country gas pipeline -
QUES - ' this artery has provided an impetus to india 's gas production
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HBJ (Hajira-Bijaipaur-Jagdishpur) pipeline has a length of 1750 km making it the longest pipeline in India.
It crosses 75 rivers and 29 railway crossings and was laid down by Gas Authority of India.Its terminals are at Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. On its track, it provides fuel to factories that produce ammonia. This natural gas is used as an important source of raw material for industries like fertilisers, petrochemicals industries, which indeed has given an impetus to meet its energy requirements.
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