Tata Steel Mining signs MoU with GAIL to get clean fuel

Tata Steel Mining signs MoU with GAIL to get clean fuel: In order to reduce carbon footprint in its operations, Tata Steel Mining Limited has signed an agreement with GAIL (India) Limited to supply natural gas to its ferro alloys plant in Athgarh, Cuttack district, Odisha. According to the MoU, GAIL will supply the agreed quantity of natural gas through its pipeline from Gujarat to Athgarh.

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Significance of The MoU Between Tata Steel Mining with GAIL:

According to the project, it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 968 tonnes. Furnace oil emits more carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides than natural gas does. Natural gas emits 27% less carbon dioxide and has lower levels of other pollutants.

Tata Steel Mining Aims to protect environment:

Signing the MoU, Tata Steel Mining MD Pankaj Satija said, “As a responsible mining company, we are committed to protect the environment by using cleaner fuels and signing of the MoU with GAIL (India) Limited will further help us in this direction.”.