UltraTech deploys LNG trucks to promote sustainable ops

Green Planet Logistics, India’s first LNG-fueled heavy trucking logistics company, has announced the deployment of its trucks at UltraTech Cement’s bulk terminal in Pune. UltraTech is making strides in its commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation of its operations with this second deployment of GreenLine’s LNG-powered fleet of trucks, after the first deployment at its Awarpur Cement Works near Nagpur. The use of LNG trucks is a significant step towards achieving the company’s sustainability targets. This development underscores UltraTech’s commitment to scaling up its LNG fleet at its plants across the country in the coming months.

“At UltraTech, we are dedicated to creating a sustainable future, and we are fully committed to collaborating with our partners and stakeholders to achieve our goal of a cleaner environment. Our association with GreenLine is a step forward on our ongoing efforts to decrease emissions, enhance energy efficiency,” Tanmay Pradhan, AVP Logistics at UltraTech Cement, said.

Greeline said besides reducing carbon dioxide emission by 28 per cent LNG trucks significantly reduce other dangerous emissions- SOx emissions by upto 100 percent. NOx emissions by upto 59% and particular matter by upto 91%. Anand Mimani CEO, Greenline said, “We are proud to be again be the chosen green mobility partners for UltraTech Cement in their endeavor to reduce carbon emissions from their heavy trucking.