US trade body awards grant to accelerate India’s use of natural gas, improve energy access
A federal US trade body on Thursday announced to award a grant to an Indian company to accelerate its use of natural gas and improve energy access to support economic growth.
Under the grant, the US Trade and Development Agency will fund a feasibility study to evaluate the development of a virtual pipeline that will distribute natural gas via truck, rail or ship to areas unserved by traditional gas pipeline infrastructure.
The grant has been awarded to Arush Gas Technology Services LLP.
According to Thomas Hardy, USTDA’s Acting Director the project will improve the resilience of India’s energy network, making it better able to meet increased energy demand from industry and its citizens.
