19SEPTEMBER 2025In an exclusive interaction with Thiruamuthan, Senior Correspondent at Industry Outlook, Kartik Iyer, Vice President ­ Supply Chain & Sales Support at Total Energies India, shares insights on how India's green logistics momentum is driving innovation in sustainable transport. He highlights the role of electrification, CNG adoption, and biofuel-based logistics in transforming supply chains and fostering cleaner transport solutions. Kartik is a seasoned supply chain and operations expert with over 17 years of global experience across procurement, logistics, and strategic planning. He is widely recognized for his excellence in supplier negotiations, strong leadership abilities, and his consistent drive toward customer-focused and impactful operational strategies.INDUSTRY INSIGHTSGREEN LOGISTICS: THE NEXT FRONTIER IN THE OIL & GAS SECTORAs oil and gas companies face rising climate obligations, what practical green logistics solutions are being adopted to reduce emissions in transportation and storage operations?When focusing on green logistics or reducing carbon emissions, there are two primary approaches. One centers on implementing green logistics solutions, while the other involves reducing fuel consumption and improving waste management.Focusing on green logistics specifically, the current landscape in India presents various opportunities, although infrastructure development is still underway. For example, the electrification of fleets is gradually increasing. A growing number of two-wheelers and four-wheelers are being electrified, particularly within urban areas. However, most of these electric vehicles (EVs) are still limited to city use due to their limited range.Larger electric vehicles, and those with capaci-ties of 20, 30, or even 40 metric tons, are beginning to emerge, but their operating range remains relatively short. As a result, these vehicles are generally restrict-ed to intra-city or short-haul transport and require ac-cessible charging infrastructure to operate effectively.Another viable alternative is the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. Due to the limitations of tank capacity, CNG-powered vehicles are not ideal for long-distance transportation. Nevertheless, they are suit-able for last-mile deliveries, much like electric vehicles.Intermodal transportation is another key element in green logistics. This involves shifting freight from road to rail or sea transport, which are significantly lower in carbon emissions. For example, when using rail trans-port, approximately 70­80 percent of the journey can be electrified, contributing further to reduced emissions.Additionally, there is a growing adoption of en-ergy-efficient warehousing. These facilities are de-signed to be self-sustainable, often incorporating so-lar panels, LED lighting, smart HVAC systems, and water recycling systems to minimize environmental impact.Other sustainable fuel alternatives include biofuels, liquefied natural gas (LNG), biodies-el, renewable diesel, and ethanol-blended diesel.Beyond these technological and infrastructure-focused solutions, operational efficiencies also play a role. Route opti-mization, for instance, helps minimize fuel consumption by en-abling multiple deliveries in a single trip and consolidating loads, thereby improving overall efficiency and reducing emissions.Leader's Thoughts: Green Logistics 2025: Driving Innovation with Hyperlocal LogisticsAs ethanol blending and bioenergy adoption accelerates, how are these shifts shaping green logistics strategies for cleaner fuel transport in oil and gas supply chains?As the adoption of renewable energy and bioenergy Kartik Iyer, Vice President - Supply Chain & Sales Support, Total Energies IndiaKartik Iyer, VP - Supply Chain & Sales Support
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