SHV Energy subsidiaries in India partner to reduce carbon emissions at Tamil Nadu terminal

SHV Energy is dedicated to minimising its impact on the environment, while providing energy access to as many customers and companies as possible.

Starting July 2024, SHV Energy’s Indian subsidiary, SUPERGAS, will source 4MW of solar energy per year to power the operations of Tuticorin LPG Terminal in Tamil Nadu.

The solar power is being supplied by SunSource Energy, another SHV Energy company, via its Group Captive Solar Plant in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu.

This initiative marks a significant milestone in SUPERGAS’ commitment to sustainability and will provide up to 70% of the terminal’s energy needs, while also reducing energy procurement costs.

SUPERGAS already uses renewable energy sourced through the Indian Energy Exchange to power up to 22% of the Tuticorin Terminal' energy requirements. This means the terminal is now up to 92% powered by renewable sources, reducing the C02 emissions associated with running the terminal by up to 4,965 tonnes per annum*.

Ajay Sanghi, CEO of SUPERGAS said: “We are proud to announce this significant step in our sustainability journey. By partnering with our sister company SunSource Energy to procure solar power for our Tuticorin Terminal, we not only reduce carbon emissions at the terminal –but equally as important - increase cost efficiencies. This ensures we can continue to provide affordable cleaner energy access to consumers and businesses and help drive the energy transition.”

Last year SUPERGAS’ Tuticorin terminal’s capacity was expanded by 30,000 tonnes to meet the increasing energy demand from both consumers and businesses in India.

Established in 1996, SUPERGAS is one of the leading LPG suppliers in India with a nationwide presence. You can read more about the company here: https://www.supergas.com/.

SunSource provides solar solutions to clients across industry verticals such as Data Centres, Food and Beverage, Automobiles, Cement and Pharmaceuticals. Read more about SunSource Energy here: https://www.sunsource-energy.com/.

*C02 emissions vary based on solar usage. The level of CO2 emission offset is an approximate calculation and may vary when using renewable energy sources. Source: CEA: CO2 Baseline Database for the Indian Power Sector | Version 19.