AIA Engineering Limited issued a clarification on March 26, 2026, addressing market concerns regarding a potential shortage of commercial LPG affecting production. The company confirmed that its main fuel source is PNG, with LPG used minimally in heat treatment. Crucially, AIA stated there is no disruption to operations. Furthermore, the company is actively modifying its fuel system to incorporate LDO (Light Diesel Oil) as an alternative fuel source.
Clarification on Fuel Availability and Production Status
AIA Engineering Limited issued a formal clarification following market apprehensions regarding the potential shortage of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and its impact on manufacturing output. The company provided reassurance to all stakeholders on March 26, 2026, regarding the operational continuity of its plants.
Primary Fuel Sources Confirmed
The announcement detailed the current fuel matrix used across its various facilities. AIA Engineering highlighted that the main energy source utilized is PNG (Piped Natural Gas). LPG is only consumed in a very limited manner, specifically for the heat treatment processes in certain plants.
The company firmly stated that there is absolutely no disruption in the availability of either PNG or LPG at any of its facilities. Consequently, all operational plants continue to function normally without any impact on output schedules.
Fuel System Modification Underway
In a proactive measure to enhance fuel security and flexibility, AIA Engineering further informed stakeholders that it is currently undertaking modifications to its fuel systems. The objective of this upgrade is to enable the plants to utilize an additional fuel source: LDO (Light Diesel Oil), in addition to the existing PNG and LPG supplies.
This statement was issued for the general information of the concerned stakeholders in compliance with regulatory requirements for disclosure.
Source: BSE
