New Delhi/Nagpur: In a strategic move to bolster India’s clean energy ecosystem, ONGC Green Limited, the renewable energy arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Nagpur. The partnership aims to strengthen research, policy development, and leadership capabilities in the renewable and future energy sectors, supporting India’s transition to a low-carbon and energy-secure future.
Bridging Academia and Industry for Clean Energy
The collaboration is designed to integrate academic excellence with industry-scale operations. By leveraging IIM Nagpur’s research capabilities and ONGC Green’s operational expertise, the initiative seeks to create actionable insights and strategic frameworks that can accelerate India’s Net-Zero objectives. The MoU focuses on enabling informed decision-making, innovation, and capacity building, which are critical to a resilient and sustainable energy transition.
Key Areas of Focus
Under the partnership, ONGC Green and IIM Nagpur will work on multiple high-impact sectors:
- Renewable Energy & Storage: Conducting advanced research on grid integration and next-generation energy storage solutions to ensure stable and efficient renewable energy deployment.
- Future Fuels: Developing sustainable frameworks for Green Hydrogen and Biofuels, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and diversify India’s energy mix.
- Sustainability & ESG: Strengthening Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices while exploring emerging carbon and green credit markets to support sustainable growth.
- Capacity Building: Implementing specialized training programs to nurture leadership in the green energy sector, generate skilled employment, and prepare a workforce capable of supporting India’s energy transition.
Driving India’s Energy Transition
This MoU aligns with ONGC Green’s renewable expansion roadmap and India’s long-term commitment to achieving a low-carbon future. By combining rigorous academic research with industry-driven implementation, the initiative is expected to enhance cleaner power adoption, reduce carbon emissions, and create employment opportunities in the green energy sector. The partnership is a key step in making India’s renewable energy infrastructure resilient, inclusive, and future-ready.
About ONGC Green
ONGC Green Limited is the clean energy subsidiary of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, focused on advancing renewable energy solutions across India. The company aims to support the country’s energy transition by investing in sustainable power projects, green hydrogen, biofuels, and emerging clean technologies, contributing to India’s Net-Zero targets and a sustainable energy future.
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