How INOXAP is redefining cryogenic transportation through LNG adoption

Siddharth Jain discusses the environmental, operational, and policy implications of India’s first LNG fuelled cryogenic tanker

India’s industrial gas transportation landscape is witnessing a significant technological shift as INOX Air Products deploys the country’s first LNG fuelled cryogenic tanker. The milestone reflects a growing alignment between clean energy policy, indigenous engineering, and the operational needs of heavy industrial logistics.
The tanker was flagged off following a key regulatory amendment introduced in June 2025 by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. The change to the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels Unfired Rules, 2016 enabled the use of liquefied natural gas as a transport fuel for cryogenic applications, opening the door for cleaner alternatives in a sector traditionally dependent on diesel powered fleets. The vehicle has received statutory approval from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization, marking a first for India’s industrial gas industry.

Designed for long haul cryogenic transportation, the tanker is equipped with a 450 litre LNG fuel tank manufactured by INOX India Limited. The LNG powered system is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 25 percent and cut particulate emissions by nearly 95 percent, while also delivering quieter operation and improved fuel efficiency. These gains position LNG as a viable transitional fuel for reducing the environmental footprint of heavy transport.
Speaking on the development, Siddharth Jain, Director at INOX Group, said the deployment represents more than a single technological achievement. He described it as a convergence of forward looking policy, domestic engineering capability, and sustainability focused innovation. According to him, the project strengthens supply chain resilience for critical industries while setting a new benchmark for green logistics within the industrial gas sector.

The initiative is also closely linked to India’s broader manufacturing and localisation goals. Both the cryogenic tanker and the LNG fuel tank have been designed and manufactured at facilities in Gujarat, reflecting a Made in Gujarat milestone under the larger Make in India framework. The industrial gases transported by the LNG fuelled tanker will be produced locally and supplied primarily to customers within the state, enabling a more efficient and regionally anchored supply chain.
INOXAP noted that the project was enabled by proactive coordination with central and state authorities, including DPIIT, PESO, and departments within the Gujarat government. The collaboration underscores the role of regulatory support in accelerating adoption of cleaner technologies across industrial ecosystems.

With this deployment, INOXAP signals a potential shift in how cryogenic logistics can evolve in response to environmental imperatives and policy reform. As industries seek lower emission pathways without compromising operational reliability, LNG based cryogenic transport may emerge as a scalable model for sustainable industrial mobility in India.

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