HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) has formalized a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating research and development in the energy sector.
The collaboration will focus on developing new products, processes, and technologies that address current and future energy challenges, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation.
“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,” HMEL stated in its announcement.
This partnership aims to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application by combining IIT Kanpur’s research expertise with HMEL’s industrial capabilities. Both organizations will work together to transform innovative ideas into scalable, market-ready solutions that can be implemented in real-world settings.
HMEL, which operates an 11.3-million tonnes-per-year oil refinery and petrochemical complex in Bathinda, Punjab, is a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Mittal Energy Investment Pte Ltd, Singapore—part of the Lakshmi N Mittal Group.
The company has established itself as an innovation leader in India’s oil industry, with numerous patents filed and a high ratio of commercial implementation of its innovations compared to other oil majors in the country. R&D and innovation serve as key pillars of HMEL’s sustainability strategy, enabling the company to pioneer breakthrough developments in the energy sector.
This partnership reinforces both institutions’ commitment to excellence in research, technology development, and industrial transformation, with potential benefits extending beyond India’s borders to the global energy landscape.
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