JBM Group partners with Keppel for global energy transition
Author: PPD Team Date: December 6, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 6, 2024
JBM Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based Keppel to accelerate global energy transition and sustainable infrastructure growth.Â
The MoU was signed in the presence of Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Keppel’s Infrastructure Division CEO, Cindy Lim.
Under the partnership, JBM Group will leverage its expertise in electric vehicles, EV aggregates, and auto systems to collaborate with Keppel on projects focused on electro-mobility, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and e-waste solutions.Â
The companies will also conduct feasibility studies for EV charging networks, electromobility hubs, and resource recovery facilities, aiming for a system-wide electrification of transport infrastructure.
The partnership seeks to drive innovation in decarbonising urban infrastructure, meeting growing demands in electro-mobility and e-waste management while exploring sustainable electricity solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors.
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