BHEL and ONGC sign MoU for renewable energy projects
Author: PPD Team Date: January 14, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: January 14, 2025
Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on projects in the new and renewable energy sector.
The partnership will focus on advanced technologies such as fuel cells, electrolysers, and battery energy storage systems, supporting India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The collaboration aims to leverage the expertise of both entities to drive innovations in the clean energy ecosystem.
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from both companies, including Bani Varma from BHEL and Arunangshu Sarkar from ONGC.
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