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Business Standard features GreenLine on the growing role of LNG in long-haul freight

A recent Business Standard feature examines the evolving role of LNG in India’s energy landscape and its potential to support the transition of long-haul road freight.

The article features perspectives from Maqsood Shaikh, CEO, Ultra Gas & Energy, and Madhur Taneja, CEO, GreenLine Mobility Solutions, on the opportunity for LNG in one of India’s largest diesel-consuming segments.

With long-haul trucking accounting for a significant share of diesel consumption, the sector presents an important opportunity for fuel diversification. Maqsood Shaikh highlighted the scale of this opportunity, noting that around 43% of diesel produced or consumed in India goes towards long-haul trucking.

The article also looks at the role LNG can play alongside emerging electric mobility solutions. While EVs continue to develop across different applications, the range and operating requirements of long-haul freight make LNG a relevant option for the segment today.

Madhur Taneja discussed the policy measures that could help accelerate adoption of LNG-powered heavy commercial vehicles, including toll concessions, FAME-type incentives, green logistics procurement mandates and lower permit fees.

The discussion also covers India's LNG supply landscape, infrastructure, price dynamics and the importance of building a more diversified energy ecosystem.

For GreenLine, the conversation is closely linked to the development of cleaner long-haul freight. The company operates LNG-powered heavy commercial vehicles across major freight corridors, alongside EVs for shorter-haul applications. Through UGEL, the wider ecosystem is also expanding LNG refuelling infrastructure to support the adoption of LNG-powered transportation.

The Business Standard feature brings together these perspectives as India evaluates the role of LNG in strengthening energy diversification and enabling a lower-emission pathway for long-haul road freight.