CONCOR and GAIL Sign 15-Year Pact for LNG Station at ICD Khodiyar
New Delhi: In a major push toward sustainable heavy-duty commercial logistics, the Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) and GAIL (India) Limited have officially signed a long-term strategic agreement. The partnership paves the way for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) dispensing station at CONCOR’s Inland Container Depot (ICD) located in Khodiyar, Ahmedabad.
The agreement was formalized on July 8, 2026, at the GAIL office in New Delhi by Shri Mani Bhushan Singh, GGM (Projects & Services) CONCOR, and Shri Hitendra Kumar Garg, ED (Marketing) GAIL, in the presence of senior officials from both public sector enterprises.
Partnership Matrix: Key Responsibilities
The 15-year contract outlines clear operational and infrastructural commitments from both Navratna/Maharatna CPSEs to ensure the commercial viability of this green transport corridor.
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Strategic Element |
Details |
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Project Location |
Inland Container Depot (ICD), Khodiyar, Ahmedabad |
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Agreement Tenure |
15 Years |
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GAIL's Role |
Exclusive operational control and capital investment for setting up the retail LNG infrastructure. |
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CONCOR's Role |
Provision of a dedicated ~3,000 square meter land parcel and essential utility connectivity. |
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Initial Fleet Target |
CONCOR to deploy 15 dedicated LNG-powered commercial vehicles in Year 1. |
Driving the Transition to Green Logistics
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in transitioning India's heavy-duty commercial logistics sector toward eco-friendly fuel alternatives. By integrating LNG capabilities directly into a high-traffic multimodal terminal, the initiative addresses the critical need for robust green fuel infrastructure.
Key Highlights of the Facility:
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Round-the-Clock Operations: The LNG station will operate 24/7 to prevent logistical bottlenecks and ensure seamless supply chain movements.
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Open-Market Access: While the facility will serve CONCOR’s dedicated logistics fleet, it will also be accessible to open-market commercial vehicles, expanding the footprint of LNG adoption in the region.
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Commercial Viability Guaranteed: CONCOR’s commitment to deploying 15 LNG-powered vehicles immediately in the first contract year ensures a baseline demand, securing the economic feasibility of the project from day one.
Strategic Impact: Establishing LNG infrastructure within major logistics hubs like ICD Khodiyar not only reduces the carbon footprint of freight transport but also optimizes fuel economics for heavy-duty commercial fleets operating across the vital Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor.
Source: Official Regulatory Filing issued by Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) to the BSE and NSE (Dated: July 9, 2026).