Amazon and HPCL join to reduce carbon emissions from long-haul transportation in India with low-carbon fuels Initiative
Develops fuelling hubs and mobile refuelling stations across all states in India Companies will promote low-carbon fuels through policy advocacy and research. Agricultural and industrial waste to be used for fuel production in the cities of Vishakhapatnam and Bahadurgarh
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C Sridhar Goud, ( ED Supplies, Operations, Distribution) and Abhinav Singh (VP, IN Operations)
Akshima Khosla (Program Manager Low Carbon Fuels, Rest of World), Sumit Sharda (General Manager, Middle Mile IN Operations), K. K. Kishore (Chief General Manager, Supply and Distribution), C Sridhar Goud, ( ED Supplies, Operations, Distribution), Abhinav Singh (VP, IN Operations), Sandeep Maheshwari (ED Retail, HPCL), Sandeep Reddy (General Manager- Retail, South West Zone), Narayana Rao R (General Manager- Operations & Distribution, South West Zone), Arun Kumar Singh (Director, IN ATS)
Hyderabad: Amazon India and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on Monday announced their collaboration to push the development and adoption of Low Carbon Fuels (LCFs) for long-haul transportation in India. This alliance marks a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector and also aligns with Amazon’s global commitment to achieving net-zero carbon across its operations by 2040, contributing to India’s national goal of net-zero carbon by 2070.
Amazon and HPCL marked the collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on increasing the supply and demand for LCFs such as Renewable Diesel (RD) and Compressed Biogas (CBG), which offer a substantial reduction in carbon intensity compared to fossil fuels. Through the collaboration, Amazon and HPCL will conduct a pilot to test fuels in Amazon’s long-haul transport vehicles and explore the possibilities of fuelling hubs and mobile refuelling stations for easy access to LCFs. Both companies will also engage with government bodies and industry think tanks to support policies that promote the scaling of LFCs in India.
Abhinav Singh, VP-Operations, Amazon India said, "Biofuels are key to India’s energy transition and are set to contribute to jobs and economic growth. Amazon’s collaboration with HPCL is a step toward empowering this transformational shift, and we are glad to be a part of this journey. In line with The Climate Pledge’s global goal to reach net-zero carbon by 2040, accelerating fuel alternatives in our transportation network reinforces our commitment to India’s energy ambitions and is helping our mission to reduce emissions. We are keen to observe the environmental gains of this push to development and adoption of low carbon fuels in India.”
HPCL stated, “We are committed to developing and scaling sustainable fuel solutions that benefit our country, the industry, and the environment. This collaboration marks a pivotal step toward decarbonising long-haul transportation and aligns with our vision of supporting India’s long term low carbon development strategy. Together, we aim to accelerate the transition to cleaner energy solutions, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future for our country."
