Essar firm Ultra Gas and Energy emerges as major LNG autofuel retailer in India

Ultra Gas & Energy Ltd (UGEL), an Essar venture, said it has emerged as India’s “largest private operator and highest dispensing LNG refuelling outlets (RO)“, with six stations operational across major freight corridors. 

These ROs are located at Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Anand (Gujarat), Chakan-Pune (Maharashtra), Jalna (Maharashtra), Toranagallu (Karnataka), and Vallam (Tamil Nadu), enabling access to cleaner fuel across key industrial and logistics hubs, the company said.

As a clean-tech company, UGEL is developing a robust LNG fuelling network, driving the transition toward sustainable and low-emission transportation.

Each UGEL RO is future-ready, with integrated infrastructure to support electric vehicle (EV) charging. 

By enabling commercial fleets to shift away from high-emission fuels to cleaner alternatives like LNG & Electric, UGEL said it is delivering both environmental and economic value to its customers.

The company plans to scale its network to 100 LNG retail outlets across India, supported by a planned investment of ₹900 crore. 

Expansion is already in progress in key states including Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.

Maqsood Shaikh, Managing Director & CEO, Ultra Gas & Energy Ltd, said, “Our retail outlets are built to do more than just dispense fuel, they are catalysts for a cleaner, smarter logistics future.”

“Backed by robust infrastructure and intelligent energy solutions, we are leading India’s transition toward greener fuels and sustainable mobility. Our vision is firmly rooted in innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility,” he said. 

The company’s stations are accelerating the shift from diesel to LNG.

Each UGEL station has a scalable capacity of 50 tonnes, capable of refuelling up to 600 LNG trucks per month. 

UGEL has tie ups with IOCL, GAIL, HPCL and other leading LNG suppliers with access to all major LNG terminals of India, ensuring consistent fuel supply and enabling smooth scalability.