APCRDA and IOCL sign agreement to develop green energy infrastructure in Amravati

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have partnered to develop integrated green energy infrastructure in Amravati. The primary objective of this initiative is to promote sustainable mobility and low-carbon energy solutions.

According to a report by The Hindu, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this purpose was signed on Tuesday at the APCRDA headquarters located at Rayapudi. The agreement documents were exchanged between APCRDA Commissioner V. Vijay Rama Raju and IOCL Executive Director and State Head (Telangana and Andhra Pradesh State Office) Piyush Mittal.

Under this partnership, possibilities for developing the city's gas distribution network, including Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), will be explored. Additionally, focus will be given to developing battery-swapping stations, compressed biogas, green hydrogen, and other low-carbon energy solutions.

As part of this initiative, both organisations will jointly prepare an 'Integrated Energy Master Plan'. Through this plan, Amravati's current and future energy requirements will be assessed, and infrastructure for sustainable transport and mobility will be developed. The agreement also includes plans to establish modern multi-fuel energy stations equipped with smart energy management systems and utility corridors to enhance passenger convenience.

To oversee the implementation of this project, a Joint Working Group comprising representatives from both organisations will be formed. This group will conduct technical studies and handle the responsibility of preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs).

Senior officials from IOCL and representatives from the Economic Development Department of APCRDA were present at the event.