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Leadership Change: PESB Recommends Shri Vikas for MD Role at Bharat Petro Resources Limited (BPRL)

ONGC's Chief General Manager Set to Lead BPCL’s Upstream Arm, Subject to ACC Approval
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New Delhi: In a significant leadership development within India’s oil and gas sector, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Shri Vikas, currently Chief General Manager at Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), for the position of Managing Director (MD) of Bharat Petro Resources Limited (BPRL).

The recommendation follows a rigorous selection process held by PESB, which considered eight top candidates from leading public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the energy domain.

Strategic Leadership for BPCL’s E&P Arm

Bharat Petro Resources Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), is the upstream exploration and production (E&P) arm of the company. The appointment of Shri Vikas is expected to provide strong leadership for BPRL’s ambitious strategy of securing global oil and gas assets to ensure energy security and risk mitigation for BPCL.

read also: BPCL Q1 Net Profit Jumps 140.6% YoY on Consolidated Basis; Reports Record Sales and Strong Operational Performance

Vast Industry Experience Tipped the Scales

Shri Vikas brings with him decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, with particular expertise in business development, commercial strategy, and policy formulation. His leadership is anticipated to steer BPRL’s portfolio of domestic and international assets, enhancing its role in India’s evolving energy landscape.

He was selected from a highly competitive pool of candidates representing:

  • Bharat Petro Resources Limited (BPRL)
  • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
  • Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • Engineers India Limited (EIL)
  • Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)

Next Steps: ACC Approval Awaited

The recommendation by PESB is now pending final approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). Upon clearance, Shri Vikas will formally take charge of the Managing Director role at BPRL, succeeding in a position considered crucial for India’s upstream energy strategies.

About BPRL 

Bharat Petro Resources Limited (BPRL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), focused on exploration and production (E&P) of oil and gas resources. It was established in 2006 with the objective of expanding BPCL’s presence in the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. BPRL acquires, explores, and develops oil and gas assets globally. It has participating interests in blocks across various countries, including Brazil, Mozambique, Russia, UAE, Indonesia, and Timor Leste. 

read also: ONGC Celebrates 70 Years of Powering India’s Energy Future with Grand Dehradun Foundation Day Event


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