HCLTech and IIT (ISM) to launch sustainability initiatives and programs including discussions, podcasts and joint presentations at international forums on transformative initiatives in the oil and gas sector (Representational Image)
As part of the agreement, HCL Tech will offer projects and internship opportunities to students and research scholars of IIT (ISM) to develop digital solutions in the area of exploration, drilling and production of hydrocarbons to reduce the carbon footprint.
HCLTech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand to collaborate in the field of Petroleum Engineering and Earth Sciences and develop a knowledge management system using state-of-the-art IT technologies.
Under the agreement, HCLTech will provide projects and internship opportunities to students and research scholars of IIT (ISM) to develop digital solutions in the area of hydrocarbon exploration, drilling and production to reduce the carbon footprint. Both HCLTech and IIT (ISM) will also undertake sustainability initiatives and programs including discussions, podcasts and joint presentations at international forums on transformative initiatives in the oil and gas sector.
“This strategic initiative will help the oil and gas industry generate added value from data and offer cutting-edge, low-carbon sustainability solutions. We look forward to enhancing our commitment to the growth and development of our future technology leaders through this collaboration.” Look forward to,” said Ajay Behl, Corporate Vice President, HCLTech.
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The MoU will help HCLTech strengthen its association with the prestigious IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, while HCLTech’s customers will benefit from state-of-the-art solutions in low-carbon sustainability. The MoU between HCLTech and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad was signed in the presence of Dr. Sagar Pal, Dean (R&D), IIT (ISM), Dhanbad and Somnath Das and Deepak Bhardwaj, Director – Oil & Gas, HCLTech.
“We are delighted to partner with HCLTech on this unique initiative. Academia and industry need to form a symbiotic partnership that benefits both. Such collaborative efforts will be helpful in furthering research and innovation in technology besides creating a skilled workforce. Joint activities in research and knowledge development have tremendous potential to create economic and social impact on society,” said Professor Rajeev Shekhar, Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
“We are delighted to enter into this association with HCLTech to strengthen our institute-industry collaboration. Through this joint collaboration, we look forward to leveraging the latest technological advancements to prepare our students and work towards the development of sustainable energy and innovation for a secure future,” said Professor Sagar Pal, Dean (R & D), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad said.
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