GAIL Gas Limited signs Gas Sale Agreement with SAIL’s Rourkela Steel Plant for supply of Industrial PNG, strengthening India’s gas-based economy and cleaner energy adoption.
New Delhi: GAIL Gas Limited has executed a Gas Sale Agreement (GSA) with the Steel Authority of India Limited for the supply of Industrial Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to the Rourkela Steel Plant, marking another step toward advancing India’s gas-based economy.
The agreement was signed by Shri M. Zafar Khan, Chief General Manager – Marketing, GAIL Gas Limited, and Shri U.K. Bhujabal, General Manager – Operations at Rourkela Steel Plant, in the presence of Shri Anil Kumar, Executive Director – Materials Management. The partnership aims to strengthen the use of cleaner fuel alternatives in steel manufacturing operations.
Under the agreement, GAIL Gas will supply Industrial PNG at a Daily Nominated Quantity (DNQ) of 8,000 SCMD. The gas will be used for iron fabrication processes at the Rourkela Steel Plant, enabling improved operational efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.
The collaboration reflects the growing momentum of natural gas adoption in energy-intensive industries. By shifting towards cleaner fuel, the initiative is expected to support sustainability goals, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to the development of a more efficient and eco-friendly industrial ecosystem in Rourkela.