LNG-Fuelled Cryogenic Tanker Rolled Out by INOX Air Products

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : December 27, 2025

The new LNG-fuelled tanker marks a clean transport step for industrial gas movement after recent policy approval.

Industrial gas transportation in India is now moving toward a cleaner direction. INOX Air Products (INOXAP) has flagged off the country’s first LNG-fuelled cryogenic tanker after receiving approval from the Petroleum & Safety Organization (PESO). This step became possible following a policy amendment in June 2025 that allows LNG to be used as a fuel for cryogenic vehicles.

The move is seen as an important shift at a time when heavy truck movement, including tanker operations and 18-wheeler trucks, is under pressure to reduce emissions.

Policy Change Makes LNG Transport Possible

Table Of Contents

1. Policy Change Makes LNG Transport Possible

2. Flag-Off Ceremony and Technical Details

3. Made in Gujarat, Serving Gujarat

4. INOX Group on Clean Energy Shift

5. Heavy Vehicle Sector Slowly Turning Green

6. About INOX Air Products

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The deployment follows an amendment by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016. Under this change, LNG can now be officially used as a transport fuel for cryogenic tankers.

INOXAP has become the first industrial gas company in India to receive this approval, opening the door for cleaner fuel use in large tanker and truck operations that usually depend on diesel.

Flag-Off Ceremony and Technical Details

The LNG-fuelled cryogenic tanker was flagged off by P Seeniraj, Joint Chief Controller of Explosives at PESO’s Vadodara Circle. The vehicle runs on a 450-litre Kryopower LNG fuel tank, manufactured by INOX India Ltd.

According to the company, the LNG setup can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 25 percent and cut particulate emissions by nearly 95 percent when compared to conventional fuel used in heavy trucks and tanker fleets.

Made in Gujarat, Serving Gujarat

Both the cryogenic tanker and the LNG fuel tank have been manufactured at INOXCVA’s facilities in Gujarat. The industrial gases carried by this tanker will also be produced by INOXAP’s plants in the state and supplied mainly to customers within Gujarat.

This local manufacturing approach strengthens supply chains while reducing long-distance fuel use, something that even electric truck operators aim to achieve in future logistics models.

INOX Group on Clean Energy Shift

Commenting on this milestone, Siddharth Jain from the INOX Group said the idea was simple — make industrial gas transport cleaner and safer without waiting for the future. He said the LNG-fuelled tanker proves that when policy support is clear and Indian engineering is used properly, real change can happen on the road.

He also credited DPIIT for changing the rules and PESO for helping with approvals, adding that this step can push greener logistics across India’s manufacturing sector, not just for INOX but for the industry as a whole.

Heavy Vehicle Sector Slowly Turning Green

While electric truck technology is still developing for long-haul use, LNG is emerging as a practical alternative for heavy vehicles like tankers, 16-wheeler dumper trucks, and long-distance transport fleets. Many logistics operators using platforms from Tata commercial vehicles and Ashok Leyland are closely watching such pilot deployments.

The success of this LNG tanker could encourage wider adoption across the heavy Ashok Leyland LNG truck segment.

About INOX Air Products

INOX Air Products operates at more than 50 locations across India and has a liquid gas manufacturing capacity of over 4,700 tonnes per day. Founded in 1963 as Industrial Oxygen Company Ltd, it became a joint venture with Air Products & Chemicals Inc., USA in 1999.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

Q1. What is an LNG truck?

Ans. An LNG truck runs on liquefied natural gas instead of diesel and is mainly used for long-distance and heavy-load transport.

Q2. Are LNG trucks better than diesel trucks?

Ans. LNG trucks usually produce lower emissions and less noise, making them a cleaner option compared to traditional diesel trucks.

Q3. Can LNG trucks replace electric trucks?

Ans. LNG trucks and electric trucks serve different needs. LNG is more suitable for long routes, while electric trucks work better for short-distance use.

Q4. Which heavy vehicles can use LNG fuel?

Ans. LNG fuel can be used in heavy vehicles like tankers, 18-wheeler trucks, and some long-haul commercial trucks designed for gas-based engines.

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