Mumbai: In a powerful endorsement of innovation-led leadership in India’s energy landscape, Sanjay Khanna—Director (Refineries) and officiating Chairman & Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)—has been conferred the Leadership Excellence Award – Innovative Projects at the Downstream India Excellence Awards 2025. Hosted by the Global Refining & Petrochemicals Congress (GRPC), the award recognises his role in reshaping downstream operations through bold technological transformation and strategic foresight.
This award recognises his pioneering leadership in spearheading BPCL’s innovation-first approach in downstream refining.
BPCL’s Tech-Driven Leap Forward
Under Mr. Khanna’s stewardship, BPCL has implemented sweeping technological advancements. The PSU adopted AI-enabled predictive maintenance, digital Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) systems, and advanced energy optimisation protocols—initiatives that have strengthened its position as a sustainability-driven and future-ready energy company.
The Downstream India Excellence Awards spotlight transformative efforts across the Indian Oil & Gas sector. They celebrate individuals, companies, and initiatives setting new standards in technology, efficiency, and innovation.
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Commitment to a Smarter Energy Future
This national recognition reaffirms BPCL’s dedication to operational excellence, digital transformation, and sustainability. Mr. Khanna’s leadership reflects the PSU’s mission to modernise India’s energy infrastructure with innovative, scalable, and environmentally conscious solutions.
About BPCL
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. As one of India’s leading integrated energy companies, it engages in refining, marketing, and distributing petroleum products. With a strong push toward digitisation, clean energy, and customer-centric innovation, BPCL is at the forefront of India’s transition to a sustainable energy future.
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