HPCL- Mittal Energy Limited Signs MoU with IIT, Kanpur for Collaborative R&D in Advanced Energy Solutions

New Delhi, India – April 18, 2025 – In a significant step towards strengthening industry-academia collaboration, HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), one of India’s leading integrated energy companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). The partnership aims to foster collaborative translational research and development in the domain of new products, processes, and technologies in the energy sector.

The MoU was signed at HMEL Corporate Office at Noida in the presence of Mr. Prabh Das, MD&CEO, HMEL and IIT Kanpur delegation, including Prof. Raja Angamuthu, Associate Dean of Research & Development, & Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh, HOD- Department of Chemical Engineering.

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The collaboration will focus on cutting-edge R&D projects with real-world impact, including the development of sustainable energy technologies, process innovations, advanced materials, and AI-enabled energy systems. Both entities will leverage their respective expertise to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application, translating ideas into scalable, market-ready solutions.

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Mr. Prabh Das, MD&CEO, HMEL, said, "Innovation is at the core of our strategy, and this collaboration with IIT Kanpur is a major step toward developing next-generation technologies that support sustainable and efficient energy systems. We are excited to work closely with one of India’s top academic institutions to drive impactful change."

R&D and innovation are key pillars of HMEL’s sustainability strategy, enabling the company to advance the future of energy with breakthrough developments. With numerous patents filed and several already granted, HMEL continues to lead the industry with a higher commercial implementation ratio of these innovations than any other oil major in India. This MoU reinforces the commitment of both institutions to drive excellence in research, technology development, and industrial transformation in India and beyond.

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