Gail initiatives regarding CLIMATE Change

 Gail initiatives regarding CLIMATE Change 

Climate Change

As the leading gas distributor agency in India, GAIL has a pivotal role in helping the Indian Government achieve its net-zero ambitions. To reduce India’s dependence on carbon-intensive fossil fuels, GAIL is committed to increasing the share of natural gas in the country’s energy mix from 6.7% to 15% by 2030. GAIL has embarked on its net-zero journey and developed a decarbonization roadmap by setting a target to achieve net-zero (Scope 1 and Scope 2) status by 2040 while reducing Scope 3 emissions by 35% (from the baseline year of 2020-2021) by 2040.

Vision and Action Pertaining to Climate Strategy

GAIL plans to install 1 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2025 contributing to India’s NDC and accelerating its carbon neutrality efforts. The Company’s leadership is benchmarking efforts and innovative initiatives to deliver sustainable value and superior results to all stakeholders

Committed to our climate goals, we have aligned our strategy to the Task Force on Climate-related Disclosures (TCFD) which is available in the sustainability report.

Net Zero Strategy

GAIL has adopted a science-based approach and methodology to develop a comprehensive Net-Zero strategy roadmap. Based on the assessments, we have developed a clear carbon abatement roadmap with short-, medium- and long-term targets across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. To accelerate the journey toward Net Zero, we have identified the following strategic pillars:

a) Operational Decarbonization: Operational Decarbonization includes the technology and initiatives taken by GAIL to reduce its direct in-house GHG emissions by means of energy efficiency, fuel switch, electrification, etc. The various initiatives planned/undertaken are:

At Vijaypur Plant, it consumes an estimated annual usage of 48 million standard cubic meters (MMSCM) of Compressed Biogas (CBG) for various applications.

At the Gandhar Plant, the replacement of old compressor motors with energy efficient IE3 motors results in annual savings of 553 tCO2e.

The conversion of conventional lights to efficient LED lights at the Pata Plant has the potential to save around 2,966 MWH of energy.

b) Energy Transition: GAIL is exploring alternate green fuel sources to reduce its emissions. The various initiatives planned/undertaken are:

GAIL plans to set up 400 CBG plants by 2025, with 327 LOIs issued. They've started their first 5 TPD CBG production plant in Ranchi.

GAIL's pilot project blends up to 2% hydrogen with natural gas in Avantika Gas' CGD network. They're seeking permission to blend up to 5% hydrogen under the National Hydrogen Mission and conducting impact studies on the pipeline network.

c) Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS): GAIL has partnered with esteemed institutions to undertake four significant R&D and pilot projects aimed at developing effective CCUS technology. These initiatives reflect GAIL’s commitment to driving sustainable innovation. The projects include:

CO2 to Methanol & DME (Dimethyl ether)- in collaboration with IIT-Delhi

CO2 to Polycarbonate Diol- in collaboration with IISER- Tirupati

CO2 to Syngas- in collaboration with IIP Dehradun

CO2 Valorization Commercial Scale Project at Vijaipur

CO2 fixation using Microalgae

d) Nature-Based Offsetting: In FY 2022-23, GAIL planted 1,67,854 trees for nature-based offsetting, with 1,56,465 trees at the PATA plant. GAIL plans to enhance reforestation with the "Miyawaki Forestry" technique and extensive plantation.