Mumbai – Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) announced the launch of the New Energy Hybrid Academy (NEHA) – Natural Gas, aimed at upskilling teams in the City Gas Distribution (CGD) sector. The initiative was inaugurated by Director–HR K S Shetty.
HPCL unveiled NEHA–Natural Gas alongside celebrating the commercial commissioning of its 5 MMTPA Chhara LNG regasification terminal in Gujarat. The development marks HPCL’s deepening commitment to increasing natural gas use in India’s energy mix, currently at ~6%, with aims to reach 15% by 2030.
NEHA Aims to Build Pipeline of Skilled Professionals
NEHA will offer training and workshops to enhance technical and operational skills across CGD geographies. Shetty emphasized:
“Natural gas is key to India’s evolving energy mix,” adding the academy will foster collaboration and ensure a ready talent pool for the gas sector.
Participants from various locations and organizations attended, reinforcing HPCL’s resolve to build a sustainable and innovative energy ecosystem.
HPCL’s Clean Energy Transition Momentum
NEHA aligns with HPCL’s wider sustainability roadmap, which includes:
- 24 CBG plants under development at a ₹2,000 crore (~$231 million) investment
- A 370 TPA green hydrogen plant at Vizag refinery
- Over 200 MW renewable capacity, aiming for 16 GW by 2030
- Solarisation of retail outlets and biodiesel adoption
Strategic Impact on India’s Energy Balance
By launching NEHA, HPCL strengthens India’s natural gas infrastructure and cultivates a qualified workforce. These moves support the government’s targets of increasing gas usage to 15% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
About HPCL
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India. It is engaged in the refining, distribution, and marketing of petroleum products. HPCL owns and operates refineries in Mumbai and Visakhapatnam and is expanding its footprint in renewable energy, biofuels, and LNG infrastructure. With a wide network of retail fuel stations, pipelines, terminals, and R&D capabilities, HPCL plays a pivotal role in India’s energy security and transition to a cleaner energy future.
