BAIDYANATH LNG Private Limited, commercially known as B-LNG, launched its third LNG dispensing station on Umred Road, Nagpur at the hands of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday. On the occasion, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was also signed between B-LNG and Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Limited to enable the development of LNG station network across various strategic locations in India.

 

This is expected to accelerate the development of the supply side ecosystem and aiding long haul transport segment to switch to the cleaner fuel. Under the MoU, B-LNG and Volvo Eicher shall jointly promote sales of LNG Powered Eicher trucks with an initial target of 500 units in operation. Speaking at this occasion, Gadkari Government of India is working on development of alternative fuel options. Commenting on this initiative, Vaddadi Subbarao, CEO BLNG, said, “We are delighted to enter into this agreement with Volvo Eicher for development of LNG corridor in India along with required eco system.” Rajinder Sachhdeva, Deputy CEO ,Volvo Eicher, said, “This initiative aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing sustainable and efficient transportation solutions.” Baidyanath Group’s MD Sureshkumar Sharma, Pranav Sharma, Kalpana Sharma, Shruti Sharma along with BLNG’s CEO Vaddadi Subbarao were present on the occasion