India’s Tiruppur shifts to PNG amid LPG shortage in textile units

India’s leading textile hub Tiruppur is accelerating its shift towards piped natural gas (PNG) as industries respond to the ongoing LPG shortage triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the US–Israel–Iran conflict, while also aligning with tightening global sustainability norms.

During a session conducted jointly by the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) and Adani Total Gas, K. M. Subramanian, President, TEA, highlighted that gas connectivity will become an essential requirement for industries in the coming years, adding that Adani Total Gas is prepared to accelerate PNG rollout in Tiruppur.

Tiruppur’s textile industry is accelerating its shift towards PNG as LPG shortages and rising energy costs disrupt operations.
With production costs up nearly 15 per cent and ESG compliance tightening, PNG is emerging as a reliable and cleaner alternative, helping exporters ensure supply stability, meet global standards, and sustain competitiveness.

He also pointed to upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) regulations which will mandate stricter digital monitoring and sustainability compliance across production processes under European ESG norms.

Kumar Duraiswami, Joint Secretary, TEA underscored PNG as a strategic necessity rather than a temporary alternative. He stated that the adoption of PNG is not merely a response to any temporary geopolitical situation, but an essential step as the global industry moves towards sustainable production.

He further noted that exporters to Europe will be required to comply with ESG norms within the next two years, necessitating a gradual shift away from fuels such as LPG and coal.

According to a TEA press release, industry concerns over rising costs were also flagged, with Subramanian noting that energy shortages have already pushed production costs up by nearly 15 per cent, creating operational challenges. He stressed the need for a stable and reliable gas supply to sustain Tiruppur’s large manufacturing ecosystem and urged faster implementation of PNG infrastructure.

Providing operational insights, K. R. Venkatesan, Cluster Head at Adani Total Gas, outlined PNG connectivity availability, registration procedures, and industrial pricing, while Karthik B, Joint Marketing Manager, elaborated on practical applications and addressed industry queries during the session.

Tiruppur’s move towards PNG reflects a broader transition in India’s textile sector, where cleaner energy adoption is becoming central to ensuring supply security, cost stability, and compliance with evolving global sustainability standards.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)