Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) organized the Maha LNG Conclave at the Central Business District of Bandra Kurla Complex. The main theme of the conclave was to highlight the importance of LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) in India's energy landscape and the leading role played by MGL and MLPL ( Mahanagar LNG Private Limited) in this sector.

Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), one of the largest City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies in India, organized the Maha LNG Conclave at the Central Business District of Bandra Kurla Complex. The main theme of the conclave was to highlight the importance of LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) in India's energy landscape and the leading role played by MGL and MLPL ( Mahanagar LNG Private Limited) in this sector. The Conclave was inaugurated by Ashu Singhal, Managing Director, Mahanagar Gas Limited and Deputy Managing Director, Shri. Sanjay Shende, Director at MLPL Shri. TL Surrender and Mr. Subbarao Vaddadi's introductory speeches and Shri. An in-depth presentation was made by Manas Das, Vice President (Business Development), MGL Limited.

Presentation on options available to transporters

Leading manufacturer Ashok Leyland, along with Zonal Head Mr. Vaibhav Ambetkar and Mr. Sharath of Volvo Trucks USA, as well as Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) Deputy General Manager, Mr. A presentation by Sandeep Rairikar helped transporters and other stakeholders understand the options available to them, especially for long distance transport.

Discussion on future outlook for LNG, sustainability and carbon reduction

Ashok Leyland Mr. Ambetkar, Mr. TL Sharanagat, Director MLPL, Shri. Subbarao Vaddadi, Director MLPL, and JSW Cement Ltd. Head of Sustainability Ms. Monica Srivastava, and ARAI's Shri. The highlight was the panel discussion featuring Rairikar. Mr. Moderated by Vikas Khanna, CFO, MLPL, the panel discussed key topics related to LNG including regulatory framework, future outlook for LNG, sustainability and carbon reduction strategies, challenges faced by the industry and precautions required, and other alternative fuels.

Speaking about the conclave, Shri. Ashu Singhal, Managing Director, Mahanagar Gas Limited and Chairman, MLPL said, “We are delighted to host the Maha LNG Conclave and bring together the industry's leading players. This platform enables us to share insights, address challenges, and work collaboratively towards a sustainable energy future. At Mahanagar Gas Limited we are committed to helping customers transition to cleaner and greener fuels and expanding our offerings to provide them with more options. We hope today's conversations will help our peers explore LNG as a viable option for shippers.”

These companies participated in the conclave

The conclave was attended by various established companies of the LNG value chain such as financial institutions, GAIL (India) Limited, retrofitters, logistics firms, transporters and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).