Greenfuel to supply advanced LNG tanks for OEMs in India

08 May 2025 CW Team

Greenfuel Energy Solutions has entered an exclusive partnership with Advanced Cryomotive Systems (ACS) to supply advanced LNG tanks for India鈥檚 OEM market. The deal strengthens Greenfuel鈥檚 clean mobility offerings with certified cryogenic tank technology.

Under the agreement, Greenfuel will distribute ACS鈥檚 UNECE R110-certified LNG tanks designed for automotive use. These tanks come equipped with top-tier safety and control systems, promising high durability, performance and reliability. Greenfuel will supply LNG 16 bar tanks, aligning with emerging industry standards for new LNG-powered vehicles.

This partnership reinforces Greenfuel鈥檚 push to drive sustainable transportation across India. 鈥淥ur partnership with ACS brings the world鈥檚 best clean energy technologies to India,鈥� said Akshay Kashyap, Managing Director, Greenfuel Energy Solutions.

Dr Prashant Kamath, Sales & Marketing Director at ACS, added, 鈥淭his collaboration marks a major step in delivering our cryogenic LNG tank technology to a high-potential automotive market.鈥�

The companies aim to localise production in line with the 鈥淢ake in India鈥� initiative. Founded in 2024, ACS is a joint venture between India-based Shell-N-Tube and Blue Basic, and Italy鈥檚 HVM, bringing global expertise in LNG cryogenics and clean mobility.

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