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GAIL (India) Limited has approved the development of a 178.2-MW greenfield wind power project in Maharashtra, marking a significant expansion of its renewable energy portfolio.
The company’s board has cleared an estimated investment of approximately ₹1,736 crore for the project. The wind farm will be executed on a lump-sum turnkey (LSTK) basis, with commissioning expected within 24 months from the award of the contract. The project will be funded through a mix of debt and internal accruals.
The proposed installation is part of GAIL’s broader strategy to strengthen its clean energy footprint as it transitions from a primarily natural gas-focused business to a more diversified energy major. Once operational, the Maharashtra wind project will substantially augment the company’s existing renewable capacity, which includes wind and solar assets spread across multiple Indian states.
The move aligns with GAIL’s long-term sustainability roadmap, including its target to achieve net-zero operational emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2035. The company has also outlined plans to scale up its renewable energy portfolio to several gigawatts over the next decade, reinforcing its commitment to India’s energy transition goals.
With this investment, GAIL joins a growing list of public sector undertakings accelerating renewable deployment, reflecting the increasing role of large energy firms in supporting India’s decarbonisation and green growth ambitions.
