IIT Bombay and DGH Unite for Sustainable Energy Innovation

2 Jan 2025

IIT Bombay signed an MoU with the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, to foster R&D in enhanced hydrocarbon recovery and geologic carbon dioxide storage. The MoU was signed in the presence of:

  • Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil, IAS, Director General, DGH
  • Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay
  • Dr. Kaustav Nag, Additional Director General (Exploration), DGH
  • Prof. Sachin Patwardhan, Dean R&D, IIT Bombay
  • Prof. Vikram Vishal, Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay is proud to lead the charge in advancing energy and decarbonization technologies, reaffirming its position as a hub of innovation and excellence. Collaborating with DGH, the Institute is driving cutting-edge research, fostering collaborative learning, and spearheading pioneering innovations to address critical challenges in sustainable energy. This partnership spotlights IIT Bombay’s ongoing commitment to shaping a greener and a more resilient future for India and the world.