Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has signed a five-year agreement with the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) to supply aviation turbine fuel (ATF), marine gas oil (MGO), and lubricants for India's annual Antarctic expeditions.

The supply chain will be managed through HPCL Middle East Free Zone (HMEF) in Dubai, ensuring efficient fuel delivery to support scientific research in extreme conditions. This partnership reinforces HPCL’s role in advancing India’s polar research programs.