The MoU was exchanged at the APCRDA head office between APCRDA Commissioner V Vijay Rama Raju and IOCL Executive Director and State Head, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh State Office, Piyush Mittal.
Under the agreement, the two organisations will jointly study and explore the development of City Gas Distribution networks, including Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), battery-swapping stations, Compressed Biogas (CBG), green hydrogen and other low-carbon energy solutions in Amaravati.
The partnership will also focus on preparing an Integrated Energy Master Plan by assessing the city's current and future energy requirements. The plan is intended to support the development of sustainable transport and mobility infrastructure.
As part of its vision for Amaravati, APCRDA plans to develop underground piped gas utility infrastructure and integrate green energy solutions into the city's master plan. The collaboration will draw on IOCL's experience in petroleum fuels, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), electric vehicle (EV) charging, renewable energy and green fuels.
The MoU will also facilitate the planning of multi-fuel energy stations and utility corridors equipped with smart energy management systems to meet the city's energy requirements and improve convenience for commuters.
