GPS Renewables Appoints Harikrishnan B as Chief Projects Officer

15 Oct 2025 CW Team

Harikrishnan brings over two decades of experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), with a strong record of delivering large oil and gas projects across India and the Middle East. An alumnus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut, he has spent a major part of his career with Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Most recently, he served as Joint General Manager at L&T Energy Hydrocarbon – Offshore, leading the USD 1 billion-plus Marjan Increment Program Package-2 Project of Saudi Aramco, one of the region’s largest offshore EPC assignments.

Commenting on his appointment, Harikrishnan B, Chief Projects Officer, GPS Renewables, said, “I have closely tracked GPS Renewables over the last several years, and it is remarkable how, within a short span of time, the company has become a leader in industrial-scale biofuel infrastructure, delivering some of the largest and most complex biogas projects in the country. As Chief Projects Officer, my focus will be on aligning our portfolio of projects with our broader business goals. I look forward to working closely with the team to provide a robust framework for all ongoing initiatives and deliver long-term value to all stakeholders involved.”

Mainak Chakraborty, CEO and Co-Founder, GPS Renewables, said, “As we continue to expand our footprint and undertake larger projects across the country, ensuring alignment between our strategic vision and execution remains critical. Each project involves multiple stakeholders, and it is essential to have leadership that combines technical depth with strategic foresight. Harikrishnan’s extensive experience in managing and delivering large-scale projects will play a key role in GPSR’s next phase of growth.”

GPS Renewables (GPSR), a leading full-stack renewable oil and gas company offering technology and project solutions for climate-positive biofuel initiatives, has appointed Harikrishnan B as its Chief Projects Officer. Harikrishnan brings over two decades of experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), with a strong record of delivering large oil and gas projects across India and the Middle East. An alumnus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut, he has spent a major part of his career with Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Most recently, he served as Joint General Manager at L&T Energy Hydrocarbon – Offshore, leading the USD 1 billion-plus Marjan Increment Program Package-2 Project of Saudi Aramco, one of the region’s largest offshore EPC assignments. Commenting on his appointment, Harikrishnan B, Chief Projects Officer, GPS Renewables, said, “I have closely tracked GPS Renewables over the last several years, and it is remarkable how, within a short span of time, the company has become a leader in industrial-scale biofuel infrastructure, delivering some of the largest and most complex biogas projects in the country. As Chief Projects Officer, my focus will be on aligning our portfolio of projects with our broader business goals. I look forward to working closely with the team to provide a robust framework for all ongoing initiatives and deliver long-term value to all stakeholders involved.” Mainak Chakraborty, CEO and Co-Founder, GPS Renewables, said, “As we continue to expand our footprint and undertake larger projects across the country, ensuring alignment between our strategic vision and execution remains critical. Each project involves multiple stakeholders, and it is essential to have leadership that combines technical depth with strategic foresight. Harikrishnan’s extensive experience in managing and delivering large-scale projects will play a key role in GPSR’s next phase of growth.”

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