Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Union Minister Puri Lauds HPCL's Green R&D Efforts, Urges Acceleration
India's oil minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, visited a special science lab in Bengaluru run by HPCL.
He was really impressed by the scientists, especially the women leaders, who are working on new energy ideas.
These include better ways to refine oil, create batteries, make fuel from seaweed, and develop green hydrogen for vehicles.
The minister told them to work even faster and on bigger projects because India is becoming a major player in global energy.
He believes India will be responsible for a large part of the world's energy needs in the future.
India is already one of the top countries for refining oil, showing its strength in the energy sector.
This visit highlights India's commitment to becoming self-reliant in energy.
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited the HPCL Green R&D Centre in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
Puri expressed inspiration from the scientists' work on refining technologies, battery tech, and green hydrogen, urging them to increase project scope and pace.
The R&D centre employs over 150 scientists, with 37% being women leaders focused on creating an 'Energy Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.
India is projected to contribute 25-30% to global energy demand growth in the coming decades.
With a capacity of 258.2 MMTPA, India ranks among the top five oil refining nations globally.
- Who
- Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
- What
- Visited the HPCL Green R&D Centre, expressed inspiration, and urged the expansion of project scope and pace.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- HPCL Green R&D Centre in Bengaluru
- Why
- To witness pioneering work in energy research and development, aiming for an 'Energy Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Energy Self-Reliant India).
Minister Puri's Perspective
HPCL's R&D Center's Role
Inspiration and Encouragement
Minister Puri's Perspective
Minister Puri expressed inspiration and excitement, urging the team to expand the scope and pace of their projects.
HPCL's R&D Center's Role
The HPCL Green R&D Centre houses over 150 dedicated scientists, including 37% women leaders, engaged in pioneering work.
Focus Areas
Minister Puri's Perspective
Puri highlighted the center's work on refining technologies, battery technologies, green hydrogen, and seaweed conversion.
HPCL's R&D Center's Role
The center's scientists are actively working on refining technologies, petrochemical catalysts, battery technologies, internal combustion engine testing, flex fuel engine timing kits, green hydrogen for mobility, and conversion of seaweed into biocrude.
- Minister
- Hardeep Singh Puri
- Organization
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Green R&D Centre
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Number of Scientists
- Over 150
- Percentage of Women Leaders
- 37%
- India's Refining Capacity
- 258.2 MMTPA
- India's Global Contribution to Energy Demand Growth
- 25-30%
