Noida: HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work jointly on developing new energy technologies.
The agreement marks a shift toward practical, research-backed innovation in India’s energy sector.
Focus on Translational R&D
The MoU, signed at HMEL’s corporate office in Noida, outlines a partnership that will prioritise applied research in sustainable energy, advanced materials, process optimisation, and artificial intelligence (AI)-based energy systems. The objective is to move beyond theoretical research and translate academic insights into commercially viable solutions for the energy industry.
Senior representatives from both organisations, including HMEL MD & CEO Prabh Das and IIT Kanpur’s Prof Raja Angamuthu and Prof Jayant Kumar Singh, were present during the signing.
Bridging Research and Industrial Needs
The collaboration reflects a growing trend in India’s energy landscape, where academic institutions and industries are working together to address practical challenges. HMEL’s role will focus on scaling up the research outcomes into technologies that can be implemented in real-world industrial settings.
According to the official statement, the partnership will explore projects with direct industrial relevance, including innovations in clean energy, carbon management, and digital optimisation of refinery operations.
Research with Implementation Goals
HMEL has filed several patents in the past and claims a higher rate of commercial implementation of its research than other oil companies in the country. This partnership aims to further strengthen that pipeline by involving academic researchers early in the innovation lifecycle.
By combining IIT Kanpur’s academic strengths with HMEL’s industry insights, the two institutions plan to co-develop technologies aligned with national sustainability and energy security goals.
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