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GAIL is putting ₹1,736.25 crore into a new 178.2 MW wind project in Maharashtra to scale up its clean power play.
In simple terms, the project will set up brand-new wind turbines from scratch that generate electricity without burning fuel.
Once it’s added, GAIL’s renewable capacity moves beyond its current 145 MW base, which already includes wind and solar assets spread across multiple states.
Big picture: this isn’t just about being climate-friendly, it’s about control. Clean energy helps big companies like GAIL reduce their risk from rising or unstable power prices.
And since GAIL mainly deals in gas, moving into renewable power helps it stay relevant as India slowly shifts toward cleaner energy. It’s a way to prepare for the future while still running its core business.
Expect GAIL to keep widening its clean-energy footprint, especially with the NTPC Green JV pipeline in the backdrop.
And with the government simultaneously exploring a reshuffle of GAIL’s city gas holdings under GAIL Gas (with a possible listing plan later), the broader theme is to simplify the structure & unlock value.
