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DISTRIBUTOR NETWORK
Atul Greentech in tie up with HPCL to expand EV

accessibility

In a strategic move to expand the distribution system to bring AGPL’s HPCL is a testament to that vision.
reach of electric mobility in India, innovative EV solutions closer to consu- This partnership not only strengthens
Atul Greentech P. Ltd. (AGPL), a mers nationwide,” a statement said. our product reach but also aligns with
subsidiary of Atul Auto Ltd., has India’s growing emphasis on reducing
announced a partnership with Hindustan Under the partnership, HPCL’s carbon emissions and fostering clean
Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) distributors will have the opportunity energy solutions. We are confi dent that
to market its electric three-wheelers to market and sell AGPL’s Energie and this collaboration will not only deliver
through HPCL’s extensive HP LPG Energie2 EVs to their customers. exceptional value to our customers but
distributor network. also contribute meaningfully to India’s
“At AGPL, we are deeply commit- transition to greener transportation,”
“This new partnership will leverage ted to driving innovation in electric said Dr. Vijay Kedia, Director, Atul
the trust and reach of HPCL’s LPG mobility, and our collaboration with Auto.

ENGINEERING
L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions receives LNTP

for thermal power plants

L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions, The scope of work involves design, and reputation in delivering innovative
a business vertical of L&T, has secured engineering, manufacturing, supply, solutions. We deeply value the trust our
‘Limited Notice to Proceed’ (LNTP) from erection and commissioning of boilers, clients place in us and are committed to
NTPC Ltd. for setting up thermal power turbines, electrostatic precipitators (ESP), achieving excellence. We look forward
plants in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. auxiliaries, along with the related to ensuring delivering the projects with
The orders pertain to main plant packages mechanical, electrical, instrumentation exceptional outcomes that meet our
of 2x800 MW Stage-II thermal power and civil works. high standards of execution within a
plant at Gadarwara in Madhya Pradesh strict timeline,” said Mr. Subramanian
and 3x800 MW Stage-II thermal power “Winning LNTP for ultra super- Sarma, Whole-time Director & President
plant at Nabinagar in Bihar. critical projects highlights our expertise (Energy) – L&T.

TARGET DATE
IOC aims to fi nish expansion of Panipat, Gujarat,

Barauni refi neries by Dec. 2025

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) crisis in Ukraine and COVID pandemic 18-mtpa along with its integration to
expects to complete expansion of its were primary reasons for the delays. lube and petrochemical production. The
refi neries in Panipat, Gujarat and refi nery expansions come as India aims
Barauni by December of next year, IOC is expanding the capacity of its to raise its refi nery capacity to as much
according to a Reuters report quoting Barauni (Bihar) refi nery from 6.0-mtpa as 450-mtpa, from about 249-mtpa
company offi cials. to 9.0-mtpa at an estimated cost currently. The Gujarat refi nery
Rs. 1,600-crore and there is a 10% cost expansion was initially scheduled for
“We see all three refi nery expan- overrun. The Panipat refi nery is being completion by mid-2024, while the
sions converging by December 2025,” expanded from 15-mtpa to 25-mtpa and Panipat expansion has also been
one of the sources said, adding that the the Gujarat Refi nery from 13.7-mtpa to delayed by over a year.

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