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L & T Valves is pushing the boundaries of what traditional valves can do,” says Mr Venkatesh.
Fugitive emissions Fugitive emissions, which are unintended releases of pollutants like methane and Volatile Organic Compounds( VOCs) during the refining process, are estimated to contribute around 7 % of the global Green House Gas( GHG) emissions.“ For our customers in the oil & gas and refining industries, meeting emission control norms is vital to their sustainable operation and growth. Our low-emission valves not only address this important functional need but also align perfectly with our deep commitment to the environment. We have developed a wide range of low-emission valves that meet
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the most stringent industry and customer requirements. I can proudly say that our valves up to 72 inches meet the requirements of fugitive emissions standards, including API 624 and ISO 15848( Class A and Class B). Recently, we achieved another benchmark in the domain of low-emission valves with a 56-inch bellow-seal valve, perhaps the largest bellow-seal valve in the world,” says Mr Venkatesh.
Green manufacturing and responsible operations
Sustainability is not a buzzword for L & T Valves- it’ s a core principle embedded throughout the company’ s operations. From energy-efficient manufacturing practices to waste reduction and material recycling, L & T Valves has made significant strides to minimise its environmental footprint while ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision in its products. At the company’ s flagship factory in Kancheepuram, India, L & T Valves has taken bold steps towards green manufacturing. Mr Krishna Kumar, the head of operations, highlights that approximately 50 % of the plant’ s energy comes from renewable power, a figure the company plans to increase to 100 % in the near future.“ We’ ve implemented a combination of renewable power, energy-efficient lighting and smarter use of electricity to reduce our energy consumption,” says Mr Krishna Kumar.“ We also recycle 100 % of the water used in production processes.” In addition to adopting renewable energy sources, L & T Valves has taken significant steps to instil sustainability practices in its entire supply chain. By sourcing raw materials from responsible suppliers and working with them to ensure their environmental practices meet L & T Valves’ standards, the company is creating a green, circular economy within the valve manufacturing sector.“ We are fully committed to reducing singleuse plastics in packaging. Nearly every item that leaves our facilities is packaged using recyclable materials, and we try to make sure that our supply chain partners adhere to the same principles,” Mr Krishna Kumar adds.“ We believe this kind of leadership is essential to driving sustainable change in the industry.” Beyond operations, L & T Valves is also making strides in community engagement. The company has planted more than 3,700 trees in the area, creating a positive environmental impact both on-site and in the surrounding community.“ It’ s not just about what we
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do inside our factory walls”, says Mr Krishna Kumar.“ We want to give back to the environment. The trees we’ ve planted are a small but meaningful way of ensuring that our growth doesn’ t come at the expense of nature.”
Reimagining North American strategy: master distributor model and faster delivery
Growth at L & T Valves is powered by new products, new markets and new strategies and North America is a key market for the company. While L & T Valves has been active in the region for a long time, particularly with the major players in oil & gas, one of the company’ s key challenges has been optimising logistics and reducing lead times. To serve the market better, L & T Valves is appointing a master distributor, who will be equipped to support major distributors with faster ex-stock deliveries of valves complying with major oil company specifications.“ In the past, we relied on our warehouse in Houston, but we’ ve recognised that this wasn’ t enough to meet the demands of the market,” Mr Venkatesh shares. This shift will allow L & T Valves the flexibility and scale to meet the growing demand
56-inch Class 150 Bellow-Sealed Gate Valve. Potentially the largest bellow-sealed valve in the world
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