TKIL Industries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune, to deploy an advanced Green Hydrogen Microgrid System integrated with fuel cell energy storage technology. The partnership marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts to develop sustainable, resilient and decentralized clean energy solutions for mission-critical and off-grid applications. The project is expected to showcase the potential of hydrogen-powered microgrids while supporting India’s broader energy transition and decarbonization objectives.

Advanced Green Hydrogen Technology at the Core

The Green Hydrogen Microgrid will incorporate cutting-edge hydrogen technologies developed by SoHHytec SA, a Switzerland-based clean energy technology company. The integrated system combines green hydrogen generation with fuel cell-based energy storage, enabling a reliable and uninterrupted power supply even in remote and strategically important locations. As a demonstration project, the initiative will validate the operational performance of next-generation hydrogen energy systems and highlight their potential for large-scale deployment across critical sectors.

Supporting India’s Clean Energy and Energy Security Goals

The collaboration underscores the growing role of green hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in strengthening India’s energy security while reducing dependence on conventional fossil fuels. By promoting decentralized clean energy infrastructure, the project aligns with the Government of India’s vision of accelerating the adoption of renewable energy technologies and achieving long-term carbon reduction targets. The initiative is expected to contribute to the development of resilient power systems capable of delivering reliable electricity in areas where conventional grid connectivity remains challenging.

Industry and Defence Join Forces for Innovation

Beyond technology deployment, the project represents a strategic collaboration between industry and defence institutions to accelerate the commercialization of emerging clean energy technologies. Through this partnership, TKIL Industries and CME Pune aim to promote innovation in green hydrogen technologies, demonstrate real-world applications of decentralized energy systems, support indigenous clean energy capabilities and advance sustainable infrastructure development. The initiative also reinforces the importance of collaborative research and technology validation in building India’s future energy ecosystem.

Advancing TKIL Industries’ Sustainability Vision

TKIL Industries stated that the Green Hydrogen Microgrid project is aligned with its long-term strategy of supporting India’s transition towards sustainable and future-ready energy infrastructure. By leveraging advanced engineering capabilities and scalable clean energy solutions, the company aims to play a key role in expanding hydrogen-based energy applications across defence, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

Paving the Way for Wider Adoption

The Green Hydrogen Microgrid will provide valuable operational data on the performance, reliability and scalability of hydrogen-powered decentralized energy systems. The insights generated through the project are expected to facilitate wider adoption of green hydrogen technologies across defence establishments, industrial facilities, remote and off-grid communities and critical infrastructure projects. As reported by psuconnect.in, as India accelerates its clean energy transition, initiatives such as this demonstrate how strategic collaborations between industry, academia and defence institutions can drive innovation, strengthen energy resilience and support the country’s long-term sustainability goals.

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) announced a strategic expansion of its refrigerant manufacturing capacity with the addition of R134A refrigerant gas to its existing product portfolio. The move is aimed at addressing the growing global demand for cooling solutions while strengthening the company’s position in the international fluorochemicals market. The expansion also aligns with GFL’s long-term strategy of focusing on high-value fluorochemical products for industries such as automotive, electronics, renewable energy and advanced cooling technologies.

Regulatory Approvals in Place for Expansion

GFL has already secured all the necessary statutory approvals required to operationalize the expanded manufacturing facility. These include environmental clearances, safety certifications, process engineering approvals and regulatory compliance mechanisms. With these approvals in place, the company is well-positioned to commence production from its newly expanded chemical manufacturing lines.

R134A Addition Strengthens Refrigerant Portfolio

Refrigerants are specialized gases used in air conditioners, refrigerators, commercial refrigeration systems and a wide range of industrial cooling applications. By adding R134A to its product portfolio, GFL is expanding its ability to serve diverse customer requirements across both domestic and international markets. The capacity enhancement is expected to help the company meet increasing demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions while utilizing its allocated production quota under international environmental regulations, including the Kigali Amendment framework.

Expansion Supports Long-Term Growth Strategy

The increased production capacity is expected to deliver multiple strategic benefits for the company. By maximizing its Kigali Amendment production allocation, GFL can enhance its product portfolio, improve production efficiency and increase market share.

Drive long-term revenue growth

The expansion further reinforces GFL’s strategy of strengthening its presence in the global refrigerants market while focusing on value-added fluorochemical products. GFL has established a robust international marketing and distribution network to support its expanding product portfolio. The company’s global operations are backed by wholly owned overseas subsidiaries, including Gujarat Fluorochemicals GmbH in Hamburg, Germany and GFL Americas in Texas, USA. These international operations enable the company to efficiently serve customers across key global markets and strengthen its export capabilities.

Leadership Confident of Future Growth

Dr. Bir Kapoor, Deputy Managing Director & CEO of Gujarat Fluorochemicals, said the company’s integrated manufacturing capabilities, extensive global marketing network and long-standing customer relationships provide a strong foundation for future growth. He added that these strengths position GFL to effectively meet the rising demand for refrigerants in both India and international markets while supporting the company’s long-term expansion strategy.

Strengthening Leadership in Advanced Fluorochemicals

With the addition of R134A production capacity, Gujarat Fluorochemicals continues to strengthen its leadership in the global fluorochemicals industry. As reported by msn.com, by combining manufacturing excellence, regulatory compliance and a strong international distribution network, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on growing opportunities in advanced cooling technologies and high-performance refrigerant solutions.

UPES partnered with IIT Guwahati’s Technology Innovation and Development Foundation (IITG TIDF) and its incubation centre, IIT Guwahati BioNEST, to launch a new initiative that will help students develop AI-based solutions for clean energy, agritech and cleantech challenges.  Named Supporting Pioneers in AI-Driven Alternative Renewables & Cleantech (SPARC-AI), the 18-month programme aims to identify and support student innovators from Uttarakhand and Assam by helping them transform ideas into commercially viable startups.

Fifty Students to Be Selected

The programme will follow a four-stage process covering research, prototype development, venture creation and commercialisation. It plans to identify 50 student fellows, provide funding to 20 of them, 10 from each institution, and support up to 10 startups through incubation. Each selected project will also receive a kickstarter grant of ₹2 lakh to develop proof-of-concept solutions.

According to the institutions, the programme is designed to address local challenges in Uttarakhand and Assam by combining artificial intelligence with clean energy and sustainable technologies. Students will receive mentoring in AI integration, product development, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, business planning and investor pitching throughout the programme.

A residential bootcamp at IIT Guwahati will further help participants refine their minimum viable products and prepare for venture creation. The programme will conclude with a Demo Day, where student teams will present their innovations to investors, industry experts and funding agencies.

Sunil Rai, Vice Chancellor, UPES, said, “At UPES, we believe that the most consequential innovations of our time will emerge not from boardrooms, but from the ground up — from students who deeply understand the communities they seek to serve. SPARC-AI is a natural extension of our identity as India’s AI-First University and this partnership will enable students to apply AI to some of the most pressing challenges in clean energy, agriculture and sustainable livelihoods. This partnership with IIT Guwahati brings together two complementary innovation ecosystems and creates a powerful bridge between regional realities, advanced technology and student entrepreneurship. We are confident it will produce ventures that are as resilient as the regions that inspire them.”

Strengthening AI-Led Innovation

The collaboration also supports UPES’ broader strategy of becoming an AI-first university. The university recently established its Artificial Intelligence Transformation Office (AITO) and has expanded partnerships with technology companies, including OpenAI, Google Cloud and Salesforce, to integrate AI into teaching, research and innovation. As reported by saurenergy.com, the partners said SPARC-AI is expected to create a pipeline of AI-enabled startups that can contribute to sustainable development while promoting innovation-led growth in India’s clean energy and agritech sectors.

ITC Ltd. is charting a new growth trajectory by expanding beyond its well-established portfolio of biscuits, personal care products and cigarettes. The diversified conglomerate is investing in three emerging sectors—digital rural services, life sciences and sustainable materials—to drive long-term growth.

ITC is building technology-driven, capability-led businesses that capitalize on decades of expertise in agriculture, tobacco science and paperboard manufacturing. The strategic shift reflects the company’s ambition to create high-value business-to-business (B2B) platforms that address evolving market opportunities while supporting sustainability and innovation.

ITC Builds New Growth Platforms Beyond FMCG

As industries increasingly demand digital solutions, sustainable products and specialized healthcare ingredients, ITC is positioning itself to serve these emerging markets. The company is developing three strategic growth platforms that span digital agriculture, pharmaceutical-grade ingredients and fibre-based packaging solutions. Together, these businesses are expected to become key contributors to ITC’s next phase of expansion.

Life Sciences Business Gains Momentum

ITC is also expanding its footprint in the life sciences sector through its wholly owned subsidiary, ITC IndiVision. The company has established what it describes as India’s largest integrated manufacturing facility for pharmaceutical-grade nicotine and nicotine derivatives at Mysuru.

These high-purity ingredients are widely used in nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) and other specialized pharmaceutical applications. As commercial production gained momentum during FY2026, the business achieved EBITDA-positive operations, marking an important milestone in its commercialization journey.

Beyond nicotine-based products, ITC is broadening its life sciences portfolio by investing in botanical extracts and medicinal plants. This strategic expansion positions the company to serve the growing global demand for wellness products, specialized healthcare ingredients and plant-based bioactive compounds.

Sustainable Materials Power Circular Economy Solutions

The third growth platform is emerging from ITC’s well-established paperboards and packaging business. As governments, regulators and consumer goods companies intensify efforts to reduce single-use plastics, ITC is developing a new generation of sustainable fibre-based packaging solutions. The company is investing in innovative products such as recyclable barrier boards, moulded fibre products and fibre-based packaging materials. These sustainable alternatives are designed for applications across food service, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), helping customers meet their environmental and regulatory commitments. By leveraging its expertise in paperboard manufacturing and renewable materials, ITC aims to strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding sustainable packaging market.

Strategic Shift Towards Technology-Led Growth

ITC’s latest growth strategy marks a significant evolution in its business model. Rather than relying exclusively on expanding its consumer brands, the company is building scalable businesses rooted in technology, science and industrial innovation.

By combining its long-standing strengths in agriculture, tobacco science and fibre technology with digital platforms, life sciences and sustainable materials, ITC is creating new revenue streams aligned with global megatrends such as digital transformation, healthcare innovation and environmental sustainability. As reported by thehindubusinessline.com, as these emerging businesses mature, they are expected to complement ITC’s traditional FMCG portfolio while positioning the company for sustained long-term growth in both domestic and international markets.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), entered into a strategic partnership with Tiki Tar Industries and Shell India Private Limited (TTSIPL) to strengthen its presence in India’s rapidly expanding infrastructure and road construction sector.

The partnership follows the signing of a Joint Venture (JV) and Share Subscription Agreement under which BPCL joins the existing partners—Shell Gas B.V. and Tiki Tar Industries (Baroda) Limited. Established in 2019, TTSIPL specializes in developing and marketing value-added bitumen products designed to meet the evolving needs of India’s transportation infrastructure.

Capitalizing on India’s Infrastructure Boom

The investment comes at a time when India’s road infrastructure sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, driven by ambitious government initiatives such as the Bharatmala Pariyojana and
large-scale highway expansion projects. Through the joint venture, the partners will manufacture, market, and distribute a comprehensive portfolio of value-added bitumen (VAB) products, including:

Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB)

Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen (CRMB)

Bitumen Emulsions

These advanced products offer superior durability, enhanced temperature resistance, and longer service life, making them ideal for national highways, expressways, airport runways, and other high-performance infrastructure projects. In addition, the venture will develop sustainable paving solutions focused on decarbonization, waste circularity, and resource efficiency, supporting India’s transition toward greener infrastructure development.

Complementary Strengths to Drive Growth

The three partners bring complementary capabilities that will significantly strengthen the joint venture’s competitive position. The company will also be rebranded to reflect its new ownership structure.

Shell will contribute its globally recognized expertise in advanced bitumen technologies and innovation, including sustainable and circular paving solutions. Tiki Tar will provide its extensive manufacturing network comprising six production facilities and an established logistics infrastructure across India.  BPCL will leverage its nationwide marketing and distribution network to expand market reach and secure major government contracts, Public Works Department (PWD) projects, and large-scale infrastructure developments. The integrated approach is expected to accelerate the adoption of premium bitumen solutions across the country.

BPCL Focuses on Next-Generation Road Construction

Sanjay Khanna, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), BPCL, said, “India’s infrastructure is evolving at an unprecedented pace, creating the foundation for a more resilient and connected future. Through this joint venture with Shell Gas B.V. and Tiki Tar, we are bringing together world-class technology, advanced blending capabilities, and BPCL’s extensive manufacturing and distribution network to strengthen the performance bitumen sector. Together, we will make next-generation road construction technologies accessible across the country, contributing to infrastructure that is shaping the future of India while staying true to BPCL’s purpose of Energising Lives.”

Meeting Rising Demand for High-Performance Bitumen

Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), BPCL, stated, “India’s road sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, and the demand for highly durable value-added bitumen is accelerating. By partnering with established industry leaders, BPCL is taking a decisive step to expand our product portfolio and meet the stringent quality demands of mega-projects under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. We bring our vast sales network to the table, which will empower this joint venture to secure significant government and infrastructure contracts, ensuring collective growth and long-term profitability.”

Shell Brings Global Technology Leadership

Raman Ojha, Chairman, TTSIPL and President, Shell Aviation, emphasized, “This joint venture represents the coming together of complementary strengths built over decades. Shell’s global expertise and legacy of innovation in advanced bitumen solutions, combined with Tiki Tar’s extensive pan-India manufacturing capabilities, have already created a strong foundation since 2019. With BPCL joining as a strategic partner, we are not just strengthening the partnership but unlocking new possibilities to transform the bitumen landscape. Together, we are well positioned to redefine industry benchmarks, drive innovation, and support India’s shift towards more durable and resource-efficient road construction.”

Tiki Tar Strengthens Manufacturing Capability

Rajendra Shah highlighted Tiki Tar’s manufacturing expertise and nationwide production footprint. “For over six decades, Tiki Tar has been a premier provider of construction solutions in India. Our contribution to this joint venture lies in our robust manufacturing footprint and cost-effective production capabilities. Through our six state-of-the-art plants located at Taloja, Halol, Palwal, Mangalore, Visakhapatnam, and Pithampur, we provide immediate and scalable production capacity. Combined with BPCL’s market reach and Shell’s technology, we are uniquely positioned to lead India’s value-added bitumen market,” Shah said.

Enhancing BPCL’s Industrial & Commercial Solutions Portfolio

Manoj Menon, Business Head-Industrial and Commercial Solutions, BPCL, said, “This partnership marks a significant step in strengthening BPCL’s Industrial & Commercial Solutions portfolio with high-performance, value-added bitumen products. By bringing together Shell’s advanced technology, Tiki Tar’s manufacturing expertise, and BPCL’s extensive market reach, we are well positioned to deliver innovative, durable solutions that support India’s rapidly growing infrastructure sector while creating long-term value for our customers.”

Driving Innovation in India’s Road Construction Sector

The strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for BPCL as it expands beyond conventional fuels into high-value infrastructure materials. By combining advanced technology, manufacturing excellence, and an extensive market network, the joint venture aims to accelerate the adoption of premium bitumen products while supporting India’s ambitious infrastructure development goals. As per the press release, with increasing emphasis on durable roads, sustainable construction practices, and circular economy solutions, the collaboration is well-positioned to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of India’s road construction industry.

Lonza, a global player in contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services, announced plans to expand its highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredient (HPAPI) and payload-linker manufacturing capacity at its Visp, Switzerland, facility. The strategic investment will further strengthen the company’s position as a leading integrated manufacturing partner for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), one of the fastest-growing segments in the biopharmaceutical industry. The expansion enhances Lonza’s drug-linker center of excellence while enabling the company to support pharmaceutical customers developing increasingly sophisticated targeted cancer therapies.

Investment Targets Growing ADC Market

The global antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) market continues to expand rapidly as pharmaceutical companies develop highly targeted oncology treatments that combine monoclonal antibodies with potent cytotoxic drugs.

As ADC technologies evolve, payload-linker molecules are becoming increasingly complex, creating strong demand for specialized manufacturing processes, advanced purification technologies and high-containment production facilities.

Recognizing this growing need, Lonza is investing in additional commercial-scale capabilities that will enable the production of highly complex HPAPIs and advanced payload-linker molecules for both clinical and commercial applications.

Expanded Facility to Boost Commercial Manufacturing

The investment will add new manufacturing capacity within an existing Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility at the Visp site. The expansion will include commercial-scale payload-linker manufacturing capabilities, advanced purification systems, dedicated analytical laboratories and process development laboratories. Importantly, the new facility has been designed as a flexible, multipurpose manufacturing unit capable of producing a broad range of payload-linker molecules. Its modular design also allows Lonza to add additional manufacturing suites in the future as customer demand continues to grow.

Strengthening Lonza’s Integrated ADC Ecosystem

The expanded HPAPI facility will be fully integrated into Lonza’s broader ADC manufacturing network in Switzerland.

The company’s end-to-end capabilities already include:

Monoclonal antibody manufacturing

Payload-linker production

ADC conjugation services

Drug product manufacturing at Visp and Stein

Expanded quality control (QC) laboratories capable of handling highly potent compounds

By bringing these capabilities together under one integrated manufacturing ecosystem, Lonza aims to simplify supply chains, improve operational efficiency and help customers accelerate the development of innovative ADC therapies.

The new manufacturing capacity is expected to become operational in 2028, supporting both clinical development programs and commercial-scale production.

Helping Customers Accelerate Time to Market

The expansion is designed to help biopharmaceutical companies reduce manufacturing complexity while shortening development timelines for next-generation targeted therapies. With increasing demand for highly potent molecules, integrated manufacturing platforms are becoming critical for companies seeking to move promising drug candidates from development to commercialization more efficiently.

Lonza Reaffirms Commitment to ADC Innovation

Christian Seufert, Head of Advanced Synthesis at Lonza, said, “The rapid growth of the ADC market is driving increasing demand for highly complex payload-linkers that require advanced manufacturing capabilities. Lonza remains committed to investing and further developing its integrated ADC offering. This investment reflects that commitment by expanding our capacity to support this next generation of therapies and enabling our customers to progress efficiently from development to commercial supply, ultimately helping bring targeted, potentially life-changing treatments to patients.”

Positioning for the Future of Targeted Oncology

The latest expansion underscores Lonza’s long-term commitment to supporting the growing global market for antibody-drug conjugates. By expanding HPAPI and payload-linker manufacturing capacity while strengthening its fully integrated ADC platform, the company is well positioned to meet increasing customer demand for complex biologics manufacturing. As per the press release, as precision oncology continues to reshape cancer treatment, Lonza’s investment is expected to play a key role in accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative therapies that offer improved efficacy and targeted treatment options for patients worldwide.

SAEL Industries Ltd commenced construction of its integrated solar manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, marking a major milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing and support the country’s clean energy transition. The project is being developed through SAEL Solar P6 Pvt Ltd (SSP6PL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SAEL Industries. The foundation stone-laying ceremony was held in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, underscoring the strategic importance of the project for the state’s industrial and renewable energy ambitions.

Integrated 5 GW Solar Manufacturing Facility

Spread across 200 acres in sector eight of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) in Gautam Buddha Nagar, the facility will house an integrated 5 GW solar cell manufacturing unit and a 5 GW solar module manufacturing unit. The project involves an initial investment of ₹8,200 crore and is expected to significantly enhance India’s domestic solar manufacturing capacity. Once operational, the plant will manufacture high-efficiency Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) solar cells and modules, a next-generation photovoltaic technology known for higher energy conversion efficiency, improved reliability, and enhanced performance.

Supporting India’s Energy Self-Reliance

Sukhbir Singh, Co-founder and Director, SAEL Industries Ltd, highlighted the broader significance of the project. He said the investment goes beyond building manufacturing infrastructure and represents a strong commitment to India’s energy self-reliance. He also noted that Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as one of India’s fastest-growing economies on its path towards becoming a US$1 trillion economy. Singh expressed gratitude to the Government of Uttar Pradesh, YEIDA, and other stakeholders for their support in bringing the project to fruition.

Boosting Domestic Solar Supply Chain

Laxit Awla, CEO and Executive Director, SAEL Industries Ltd, said the Jewar facility reflects the company’s long-term confidence in India’s renewable energy sector and in Uttar Pradesh’s emergence as a leading manufacturing destination. He added that rising demand for domestically manufactured solar products makes investments in integrated manufacturing increasingly important. The new facility will strengthen the resilience of India’s solar supply chain, reduce dependence on imports, and create substantial economic opportunities for the region through industrial growth and employment generation.

Advancing India’s Renewable Energy Goals

The Jewar project reinforces SAEL Industries’ commitment to expanding India’s clean energy masnufacturing capabilities. By producing advanced TOPCon solar cells and modules domestically, the facility will contribute to the country’s renewable energy targets, support the ‘Make in India’ initiative, and accelerate the development of a self-reliant solar manufacturing ecosystem. As reported by pv-magazine-india.com, as India continues to scale up its renewable energy capacity, projects such as SAEL’s integrated manufacturing facility are expected to play a vital role in strengthening the domestic value chain, enhancing energy security, and driving sustainable economic growth.

The Adani Group is steadily expanding beyond its core businesses of ports, airports, and energy by building a strong presence in India’s rapidly growing organic fertilizer market. Through its ‘Harit Amrit’ brand, the conglomerate has expanded sales across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, leveraging its compressed biogas (CBG) operations to create a sustainable circular economy. The move reflects Adani’s strategy to convert agricultural waste into value-added products while supporting sustainable farming practices.

Organic Fertilizer Sales More Than Double

The fertilizer business witnessed significant growth over the past year. Adani TotalEnergies Biomass Ltd (ATBL) introduced the Harit Amrit brand during FY25, selling more than 2,000 tonnes of organic fertilizer. Building on this momentum, the company expanded its market presence across three states in FY26, with fertilizer sales rising to over 4,575 tonnes, more than doubling year-on-year. At the same time, ATBL’s compressed biogas (CBG) business also recorded strong growth. CBG sales increased from 730 tonnes in FY25 to 1,654 tonnes in FY26, reflecting the rapid scale-up of the company’s biomass operations.

Integrated Waste-to-Energy Model Drives Growth

The business operates under Adani TotalEnergies Biomass Ltd (ATBL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Ltd, and is based on an integrated waste-to-energy model. The company collects agricultural residues, cattle dung and, in the future, municipal solid waste, and processes them through anaerobic digestion technology. This process generates compressed biogas as a clean transportation fuel, while the residual digestate is converted into branded organic fertilizer marketed under the Harit Amrit label. By utilising agricultural waste that would otherwise be burned or discarded, the model supports renewable energy generation, waste management, and sustainable agriculture simultaneously.

Barsana Project to Become India’s Largest Agri Waste-Based CBG Facility

The centrepiece of Adani’s biomass strategy is its Barsana project in Uttar Pradesh, which is being developed as India’s largest agricultural waste-based compressed biogas plant. The project is designed to address several critical challenges at once, including reducing stubble burning, producing renewable transport fuel, manufacturing organic fertilizer, and creating economic value from agricultural residues. The first phase of the facility is already operational and currently processes around 115 tonnes of agricultural waste and cattle dung per day. Once fully commissioned, the over ₹200 crore project will process 600 tons of feedstock daily.

Expansion into Municipal Waste-to-CBG Projects

Beyond agricultural waste, Adani is extending its waste-to-energy platform into urban waste management. ATBL has secured municipal solid waste-to-CBG projects in Ahmedabad and Rajkot, with a combined processing capacity of 750 tonnes per day. These projects will further strengthen the company’s integrated circular economy model by converting municipal waste into renewable fuel and organic fertilizer while reducing landfill dependence.

Building Renewable Fuel Distribution Infrastructure

In addition to expanding production capacity, Adani is also investing in downstream infrastructure for renewable fuels. During FY26, the company commissioned its first Dealer-Owned Dealer-Operated (DODO) compressed biogas dispensing station, creating a dedicated retail outlet for the CBG produced at its facilities. The initiative marks another important step towards developing a comprehensive clean energy value chain—from waste collection and biogas production to fuel distribution and organic fertilizer sales.

Supporting Circular Economy and Sustainable Agriculture

With growing investments in compressed biogas, organic fertilizers, and waste-to-energy infrastructure, the Adani Group is positioning itself as a key player in India’s emerging bioenergy and sustainable agriculture ecosystem. As reported by thehindubusinessline.com, by integrating renewable fuel production with organic fertilizer manufacturing, the company is creating a circular business model that supports cleaner energy, reduces agricultural waste, promotes soil health, and contributes to India’s broader sustainability and energy transition goals.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and BP expanded their strategic partnership by signing a Technical Services Agreement (TSA) for ONGC’s Western Offshore Basin, marking a significant step towards enhancing production from India’s largest mature oil and gas assets. The agreement, signed on Thursday, extends the companies’ successful collaboration beyond Mumbai High and reinforces their shared commitment to improving hydrocarbon recovery, operational efficiency, and India’s long-term energy security.

BP to Provide Technical Expertise Across Forty-three Offshore Blocks

BP will act as the Technical Services Provider (TSP) for ONGC’s Western Offshore Basin, which comprises 43 offshore blocks and remains the company’s most productive hydrocarbon-producing region. For more than four decades, the basin has played a crucial role in meeting India’s energy demand. Through this expanded partnership, BP will deploy its global technical expertise, advanced technologies, and best operational practices across the basin’s assets. Importantly, ONGC will retain full ownership and operational control of all fields, while BP will work closely with ONGC’s technical teams to optimise reservoir performance, improve well productivity, and enhance production facility operations.

Focus on Improving Recovery and Operational Efficiency

The collaboration is designed to address the natural production decline associated with mature oil and gas fields. Together, ONGC and BP will implement advanced reservoir management techniques, optimise well performance, strengthen production surveillance, and improve facility management. These measures are expected to increase hydrocarbon recovery, enhance operational efficiency, and sustain production growth over the long term.

Performance-Linked Commercial Model

The agreement also introduces a performance-based commercial structure. During the first two years, BP will receive a fixed service fee. Thereafter, the company will earn a performance-linked fee based on a share of the additional revenue generated from incremental hydrocarbon production. This model aligns both organisations’ interests by linking technical performance with measurable production outcomes.

Builds on Successful Mumbai High Collaboration

The agreement builds upon the Technical Services Agreement for Mumbai High, signed in February 2025. According to ONGC, the first year of collaboration delivered encouraging results by slowing the natural production decline and achieving output growth through well optimisation, enhanced reservoir surveillance, and targeted improvements in field and facility management. The positive performance at Mumbai High provided the foundation for expanding the partnership across the broader Western Offshore Basin.

Leadership Reaffirms Commitment to Energy Security

Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman and CEO of ONGC, said, “Building on the encouraging outcomes at Mumbai High, this expanded collaboration will support improved recovery, greater efficiency and sustained production growth.” Kartikeya Dube, Chairman of BP India and Senior Vice President, BP, said the company looks forward to leveraging its global expertise to maximise production from the Western Offshore Basin while contributing to India’s energy security objectives.

Strengthening India’s Domestic Oil and Gas Production

As India’s largest exploration and production company, ONGC accounts for nearly 64% of the country’s domestic crude oil and natural gas production, making it a cornerstone of the nation’s energy sector. As reported by thehindubusinessline.com, by combining ONGC’s extensive operational experience with BP’s advanced technologies and international expertise, the expanded partnership is expected to improve recovery from mature offshore assets, extend field life, and support India’s efforts to enhance domestic hydrocarbon production while reducing dependence on imports.

India achieved a major milestone in clean energy innovation with the commissioning of the world’s first hydrogen production facility based on the Copper-Chlorine (Cu-Cl) Thermochemical Cycle, powered by nuclear process heat. The landmark facility was inaugurated by Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam. The plant utilizes nuclear process heat generated from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR), marking a significant breakthrough in integrating nuclear energy with hydrogen production.

Nuclear Energy to Drive India’s Hydrogen Economy

Dr. Mohanty highlighted the strategic importance of combining nuclear power with emerging clean energy technologies. He said that integrating nuclear energy with hydrogen production offers a sustainable pathway to meet India’s growing energy needs while supporting the country’s decarbonisation goals. Unlike intermittent renewable energy sources, nuclear power provides a continuous and carbon-free energy supply, making it well suited for large-scale hydrogen production. According to Dr. Mohanty, this approach will strengthen India’s energy security, accelerate the transition to clean fuels, and contribute to the nation’s long-term sustainable development objectives.

Facility Demonstrates Indigenous Cu-Cl Thermochemical Technology

The newly commissioned plant has been established as a technology demonstrator to validate hydrogen production using the Copper-Chlorine (Cu-Cl) Thermochemical Cycle, an advanced process developed indigenously by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai. Unlike conventional hydrogen production methods, the Cu-Cl thermochemical cycle utilizes nuclear process heat to produce hydrogen more efficiently while reducing carbon emissions. The successful demonstration is expected to pave the way for future commercial-scale deployment of nuclear-assisted hydrogen production technologies.

BARC and IGCAR Collaborate on Indigenous Innovation

The Department of Atomic Energy stated that the commissioning of the facility marks the successful culmination of years of collaborative research and engineering by BARC and IGCAR. The project involved extensive work in process development, engineering design, equipment fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning. The achievement showcases India’s growing capabilities in developing indigenous advanced energy technologies that combine nuclear science with clean fuel production.

A Significant Step Towards Net-Zero and Energy Security

The successful commissioning of the world’s first nuclear process heat-based hydrogen production facility positions India at the forefront of global hydrogen innovation. The project not only demonstrates the country’s technological leadership but also reinforces its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions, expanding the green hydrogen ecosystem, and building a resilient, low-carbon energy future. As reported by newsonair.gov.in, as India continues to invest in advanced nuclear technologies and clean hydrogen production, such innovations are expected to play a vital role in supporting industrial decarbonisation, energy independence, and sustainable economic growth.