At present, India has 1,224 oxygen tankers with a cumulative capacity of 16,732 MT of LMO. Outlining the Government’s challenge, the official said cryogenic tankers cost around Rs 50 lakh each. According to the Union Health Ministry, 20 cryogenic tankers have been imported. Empty tankers transported by IAF Empty tankers transported by IAFCryogenic tankers, which store medical oxygen at -180 degrees C, have double-skin vacuum-insulated containers, including an inner vessel made of stainless steel. The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has already released SOPs for conversion of 138 available LNG tankers for oxygen.

Source: Indian Express April 27, 2021 23:01 UTC