NRL Signs MoU With Oil Green Energy for Renewables

27 Apr 2026 CW Team

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.

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.

Infrastructure Transport

27 Apr 2026

Civil Aviation Minister Reviews Hub And Spoke Readiness

The Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, chaired a high-level meeting at Delhi Airport to review readiness for hub-and-spoke operations. Senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, Customs, Airports Authority of India, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, CISF, DigiYatra, Delhi International Airport Limited and leading airlines attended. He led an on-ground walkthrough of passenger flows and inspected the Security Hold Area at Terminal 3. The ministry noted that the National Civil Aviation P..

Infrastructure Energy

27 Apr 2026

BCCL Announces PI Relaxation And Cash Discount For Power Sector

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has announced a scheme providing relaxation in Performance Incentive (PI) and offering a cash discount to power sector consumers for the first quarter of Financial Year 2026–27, covering April to June 2026. The scheme is applicable to all eligible power sector consumers covered under Fuel Supply Agreements (FSA), including those under the Flexi?Linkage arrangement. Incentives will be linked to actual coal offtake through rail, road and rail?cum?road (RCR) modes and implemented on the basis of proportion of offtake against the Quarterly Quantity (QQ) in defin..

Technology

27 Apr 2026

Union Minister Concludes Czech Republic Visit To Deepen Economic Ties

Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Shri Jitin Prasada concluded an official visit to the Czech Republic from 22 to 23 April 2026 at the invitation of the Czech government. The visit reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening strategic and economic engagement with key European partners and to deepening bilateral trade, investment and innovation linkages. The programme focused on identifying practical opportunities for industrial collaboration and technology partnerships. During the visit, the minister held bilateral meetings with senior Czech leaders, including Mr Karel Hav..