NIGP recognized for Advancing Sustainable Blasting and Circular Resource Use

National Industrial Gas Plants (NIGP), a leading industrial gases provider in Qatar, has been recognized at the 2025 GMA Global Sustainability Awards, receiving both the Partner Excellence Award – Abrasive Blasting and the Top Global Returns Award for its innovative and measurable approach to sustainable operations.

Established in 1952, NIGP has built a strong reputation across the Middle East for delivering high-quality industrial, medical, and specialty gases with a steadfast focus on safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. Central to its operations is a commitment to environmental responsibility—minimizing waste, optimizing resource use, and integrating sustainability into everyday practices.

Through its collaboration with GMA Middle East, NIGP has embedded responsible abrasive-media management into its workflows via the GMA Garnet Returns Program. This initiative ensures that spent garnet is recovered and reprocessed rather than sent to landfill—turning sustainability from concept into practice.

Reflecting on the company’s achievement, Ajay Thanki, Regional Business Development Manager – Middle East, noted that NIGP’s approach goes beyond compliance.

“NIGP has taken a thoughtful and deliberate approach to integrating sustainable practices into its daily operations,” he said. “Their focus on creating clear systems for resource efficiency demonstrates that industrial projects can maintain both high performance and environmental responsibility.”

Soni John, General Manager of GMA Middle East, echoed this sentiment, highlighting how NIGP’s example is influencing broader industry standards.

NIGP’s recognition underscores that operational excellence and sustainability can go hand in hand. By incorporating return pathways into its processes, the company has created a scalable model for responsible abrasive use that aligns with the region’s growing focus on a circular economy—reducing waste, enhancing recycling, and promoting resource stewardship.

GMA congratulates NIGP on these achievements and looks forward to continuing its collaboration to promote sustainable blasting operations and circular-use practices across the Middle East.