Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL) has recently initiated a technological partnership with Heath Consultants Incorporated from the United States. The primary objective of this collaboration is to establish and maintain environmentally friendly practices within MNGL’s natural gas utility infrastructure, ensuring that operational processes prioritize low-emission standards.
Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL) is one of the prominent players in the Indian natural gas sector, focusing on distribution and supply infrastructure in Maharashtra. MNGL contributes to the state’s cleaner energy goals. Heath Consultants Incorporated, on the other hand, is a provider of innovative safety and environmental services, specializing in gas leak detection and pipeline integrity solutions.
With a global footprint, Heath Consultants ensures the reliability of gas infrastructure, enhancing safety standards and environmental sustainability. Both companies play pivotal roles in advancing the natural gas industry with their expertise and commitment to quality services.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between MNGL and Health Consultants, inked within the framework of the US-India Low Emissions Gas Task Force (LEGT) signifies a collaborative effort between MNGL and Heath to explore potential avenues in emissions reduction, prevention of underground utility damage, and the recovery of waste heat, as stated by MNGL in an official release.
Kumar Shanker, Managing Director, MNGL, expressed that upon the formalization of this MoU, the focus would shift towards translating the identified opportunities into concrete, actionable projects.
Heath Consultants Incorporated, based in Houston, has agreed to provide its technical solutions to assist MNGL in various areas such as gas line location services, prevention of underground utility damage, waste heat recovery, and the implementation of low-emission valves. Under the terms of the agreement, Heath will contribute to enhancing MNGL’s operational efficiency, environmental practices, and safety measures through the provision of technical consulting, services, and products.
Sanjay Sharma, MNGL’s Commercial Director, and Paul Wehnert, Executive Vice President of Health Consultants, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This significant agreement, witnessed by the Indian Consul General in Houston, DC Manjunath, and facilitated by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), marks an important collaboration.
Expressing enthusiasm, Mr Wehnert stated that Health is eager to engage with MNGL in the transfer of technology and associated field services. The partnership, which includes Josler Hydrocarbons as an Indian ally, aims to mitigate methane emissions and enhance public safety within MNGL’s operational footprint in India.
During the event, Mr Manjunath expressed that the collaboration in energy between India and the US has seen substantial growth in recent years through the Agenda 2030 Partnership. He highlighted the expanded areas of focus within this partnership, including clean energy, climate technologies, renewables, and hydrogen.
In addition to the conventional oil and gas sector, there is an emphasis on fostering technology collaboration. Mr Manjunath welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), considering it a positive development in furthering technological cooperation between the two nations.
Nolty Theriot, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy at USISPF emphasized the importance of mitigating methane emissions for advancing climate action. The recent partnership between Heath and MNGL will highlight cutting-edge technologies and practices for methane control, demonstrating effective solutions to reduce carbon emissions in India.
This collaboration is a component of the broader energy cooperation between India and the US, as underscored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden in the announcement of the US-India Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership.
Unveiled at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate in April 2021, the Agenda 2030 Partnership was established to expedite advancements towards collective climate and clean energy objectives. This collaboration encompasses two avenues of involvement: the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) and the Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue.
Subsequently, in response to evolving priorities within the ‘Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP),’ the US-India Gas Task Force underwent a name change to become the ‘Low Emissions Gas Task Force.’
