Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has advanced its renewable energy strategy by signing a memorandum of understanding with Oil Green Energy Limited (OGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Oil India Limited (Oil India), on Monday. The agreement was executed to collaborate on development, procurement and supply of renewable energy to ensure adequate availability of green energy for NRL in the future. Representatives from both organisations completed the signing during a formal exchange at NRL facilities.

The MoU was signed by Rupam Kumar Sarma, general manager for technical services at NRL, and Rajeev Kumar Tamuli, general manager at OGEL, who formalised terms for technical cooperation and supply arrangements. The partnership aims to identify and develop renewable projects, procure power and manage supply chains to integrate green energy into refinery operations. Officials indicated this step forms part of a broader transition plan to reduce carbon intensity across refined product output.

Under the agreement, the parties will jointly explore project opportunities, conduct feasibility assessments and pursue necessary clearances to enable timely implementation. The collaboration will also cover procurement models, power purchase arrangements and potential investment structures to augment NRL’s energy mix with renewable sources. NRL plans to secure reliable green energy to support operational demands while OGEL will leverage its experience as a developer and supplier within the national energy ecosystem. The arrangement is expected to enhance energy security and support national decarbonisation objectives.

Observers noted the partnership aligns with industry moves towards sustainable fuel production and corporate commitments to cleaner energy pathways. NRL and OGEL will prepare detailed project roadmaps and timelines while monitoring regulatory developments and market conditions. The agreement is intended to provide a framework for future contracts and coordinated action on renewable energy deployment.