The NGV India Summit, organized by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd., serves as a pivotal conference aimed at advancing sustainable mobility and transportation in India. This summit brings together a diverse array of stakeholders including OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), CGD operators, startups, policymakers, and technology solution providers, fostering discussions around the current landscape and future opportunities within the natural gas vehicle (NGV) sector. Participants highlighted the importance of collaboration among these groups to address issues impacting the growth of NGV and alternative fuel technologies.
Industry leaders such as the Chief Operating Officer of GAIL Gas Ltd and the Chairman & Director of Carmine Energy PTE emphasized the summit’s role in uniting the automotive ecosystem. The event has successfully engaged stakeholders not only from the NGV sector but also from emerging fields like hydrogen and electric vehicles, showcasing the potential for all three fuel types—natural gas, LNG, and electricity—to coexist and thrive in the transport sector for the foreseeable future. The Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of India Gas Exchange Ltd noted the expansive growth potential within India’s current volumes of natural gas and the ongoing expansion of the CNG network, which is projected to increase to 10,000 stations by 2030. Additionally, the Indian government is investing significantly in natural gas infrastructure, targeting a 15% share of natural gas in the energy mix by 2030.
The summit also featured discussions on alternative fuels, including compressed bio gas (CBG), biodiesel, and the anticipated rise of green and blue hydrogen, supported by governmental policy initiatives. With a focus on reducing CO2 emissions in the transport sector, the summit positioned alternative fuels as key contributors to achieving climate targets. The expert talk series “Energy 4 Mobility” is set to explore these alternative energies, highlighting their role in powering future vehicles. Overall, the NGV India Summit represents a significant platform for sharing insights, innovations, and collaborative opportunities in the evolving landscape of sustainable transportation.