IIT-Kharagpur, SNF Flopam Ink Pact For Oil & Gas Research

05 Dec 2025 CW Team

IIT-Kharagpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SNF Flopam India Pvt Ltd to promote collaborative research, innovation and technological advancement in oil and gas engineering, a spokesperson for the institute said.

SNF Flopam India, a subsidiary of the global SNF Group, manufactures products used in wastewater treatment, enhanced oil recovery, textiles, paper manufacturing and oil and gas operations. The agreement was signed on 1 December.

Shital Khot, chairman and managing director of SNF Flopam India, said the company is committed to strengthening partnerships with leading academic institutions to accelerate research-led, practical solutions for real-world field challenges. The collaboration aims to combine IIT-Kharagpur’s research capabilities with SNF’s industrial expertise to generate impactful innovations addressing critical technological and operational needs in the energy sector.

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