New Delhi: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and the Centre for Science & Environment (CSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in biofuels, biomass resource utilisation, waste-to-resource solutions and circular economy initiatives.
The partnership aims to combine the complementary expertise and capabilities of both organisations to develop and scale sustainable solutions supporting India’s transition towards cleaner energy and sustainable resource management.
BPCL and CSE to Collaborate on Key Biofuel Segments
Under the MoU, BPCL and CSE will collaborate across several key areas of the biofuel and sustainable energy ecosystem, including:
- Compressed Biogas (CBG)
- Bioethanol
- Biodiesel
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
- Biomass resource utilisation
- Waste-to-resource solutions
- Sustainable utilisation of biofuel by-products
The collaboration will explore opportunities to improve the utilisation of biomass and waste resources while supporting the development of sustainable fuel solutions.
Read also: Leadership Updates: BPCL Extends Director (Finance) V.R.K. Gupta’s Tenure Till June 30, 2031
Focus on Circular Economy and Resource Utilisation
The partnership will focus on strengthening circular value chains by exploring sustainable ways to utilise biomass resources, waste streams and biofuel by-products.
Key areas of focus include:
- Developing waste-to-resource solutions
- Promoting efficient biomass utilisation
- Exploring sustainable applications for biofuel by-products
- Supporting stronger circular value chains
- Identifying innovative and scalable solutions for cleaner energy
BPCL and CSE Highlight Complementary Expertise
Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), BPCL, and Dr. Sunita Narain, Director General, CSE, highlighted the importance of combining the complementary expertise and capabilities of the two organisations.
The partnership aims to advance innovative and scalable solutions that can support India’s cleaner energy transition while promoting sustainable resource management.
Partnership to Support India’s Clean Energy Transition
The MoU comes as India continues to explore cleaner energy alternatives and sustainable approaches to resource utilisation.
Through collaboration in biofuels, biomass and waste-to-resource solutions, BPCL and CSE aim to contribute to the development of sustainable energy models and strengthen circularity across the resource value chain.
About BPCL
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is a Maharatna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. The company operates across the oil and gas value chain, including refining, petroleum products marketing and energy-related businesses, while expanding its focus on cleaner and lower-carbon energy solutions.
Read also: BPCL Plans Kochi Refinery Expansion to 17 MMTPA, Advances Major Refining and Petrochemical Projects
