GAIL has already placed orders for critical items such as valves and fittings, the delivery of which has commenced. The Maharashtra energy market, which is currently facing about 50% per cent shortfall in gas supplies, is expected to benefit from the Dahej-Uran project. The inter-state gas pipeline will link Gujarat and Maharashtra, using five different supply sources: the South Bassein fields, the Panna-Mukta and Tapti fields, the Lakshmi fields, and Dahej and Hazira.