(a) whether the proposal of the Union Government to construct an India Myanmar gas line
through Bangladesh has been finalised;
(b) if so, whether the Government has fixed any time frame for commissioning the project; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DINSHA PATEL)
(a): No, Sir. India pursued the import of natural gas from A1 and A3 blocks in Myanmar. For
evacuation of gas from Myanmar, initially, the option of laying a pipeline through Bangladesh
was considered. However, owing to differences with Bangladesh, the alternative option of
pipeline through north–eastern states of India, bypassing Bangladesh, had to be considered.
Subsequently, Myanmar has taken a decision to sell the gas to China.
(b) & (c): Do not arise in view of reply of (a) above.