Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), under the Ministry of Railways, and GAIL (India), under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 23 April, 2025 in New Delhi. The signing took place in the presence of CMD, CONCOR, Sanjay Swarup, Director (Marketing), GAIL (India) Sanjay Kumar, and other senior officials from both organisations.

The primary objective of the MoU is to jointly develop LNG infrastructure at various CONCOR terminals across India. This initiative aims to ensure an uninterrupted supply of LNG fuel for CONCOR’s road transportation operations, thereby contributing to environmentally responsible logistics.

Both CONCOR and GAIL will also explore opportunities for collaboration in other areas of mutual interest to strengthen sustainable energy solutions in the logistics sector. As part of the initial phase, an LNG station is proposed to be installed at CONCOR’s terminal in Khodiyar, Ahmedabad. This will complement CONCOR’s existing efforts in transitioning towards cleaner fuel usage and greener operations.

Sanjay Swarup noted that CONCOR has already established an LNG station at the Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Khatuwas and has procured a large fleet of 130 LNG trailers. These efforts have significantly contributed to reducing the company’s carbon footprint in daily operations.