JK Lakshmi Cement becomes the first Indian company to adopt Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) fueled trucks. The first fleet of LNG trucks was flagged off at the company’s Sirohi plant in Rajasthan as they left for their clinker grinding unit at Surat. These LNG trucks have been supplied by Pune-based Blue Energy Motors. As one of the leading cement companies in India to deploy LNG trucks for long distance transportation of raw materials, JK Lakshmi Cement sends across a strong message of sustainability for the industry. The flag-off ceremony was attended by the senior management representatives of both the companies and other important stakeholders.
“Deploying LNG trucks of Blue Energy Motors is our first step towards sustainable transportation as LNG is an excellent green alternative for fossil fuel. This initiative will act as a game-changer for the country’s cement transportation industry and help facilitate the eventual transition towards a more circular economy,” said Arun Shukla, President and Director, JK Lakshmi Cement.