It is reported that Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited has started discussions with Durgapur Projects Limited over revival of an abandoned gas pipeline from Durgapur to Kolkata, which when revived will help Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited supply coal bed methane in and around Kolkata.

Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited which has commenced commercial production of coal bed methane at Ranigunj block some 50 kilometer from Durgapur has also received support of the WB government for the revival of the pipeline as coal bed methane has lower impurity content and is less flammable.

The pipeline which is of 200 kilometer was created by DPL a State undertaking for transporting coal gas. Coal gas is more inflammable due to high content of impurities and corrosion agents like coal tar and sulphur. The pipeline has not been in use for almost two decades.