Amit Garg Hints At Plans To Launch HPCL's First Hydrogen Outlet Near Vishakhapatnam: HPCL Presents Times Drive Auto Summit And Awards

At the HPCL Presents Times Drive Auto Summit in New Delhi, HPCL's Marketing Director Amit Garg discussed the company's performance and innovative strategies. HPCL sees 20 million daily customer visits, reflecting efficient infrastructure. Key initiatives include 20% ethanol blending and a planned hydrogen fuel station near Visakhapatnam. Garg highlighted a project mitigating CO2 in HCNG buses and introduced the HP Pay app for easier transactions, noting the continued relevance of fossil fuels alongside alternatives.

Times Drive Desk

Updated Apr 2, 2025, 07:28 PM IST

Addressing the gathering at HPCL Presents Times Drive Auto Summit and Awards 2025 held in New Delhi, Amit Garg, the Director of Marketing for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), provided insights into the company's performance and focus on innovation within the fuel sector. As per Garg, HPCL outlets experience a footfall of approximately 20 million customers on a daily basis underscoring the value of the infrastructure of the facilities in order to provide optimum customer value.

One of the key initiatives for HPCL highlighted by Garg involves the blending of 20% ethanol with its fuel offerings. Furthermore, the company announced its plans to establish its first hydrogen fuel station near Visakhapatnam, signaling a move towards alternative energy sources.

He also shared details from a project involving hydrogen-compressed natural gas (HCNG) in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses. While concerns regarding carbon dioxide emissions were present, HPCL has developed a technology to mitigate these emissions during the H-CNG production process. Garg expressed optimism about the potential of hydrogen as a fuel in the years.

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Garg stated that HPCL has demonstrated growth relative to its competitors. He highlighted the infrastructure of their service stations, which includes fuel dispensing systems and lighting to improve the customer experience.

In response to difficulties with payment processing, HPCL developed and implemented the HP Pay application to simplify transaction processes for consumers. Garg suggested that peak energy consumption is yet to be reached, however both fossil fuels and energy sources will have a role in meeting the country's energy needs.

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Amit Garg Hints At Plans To Launch HPCL's First Hydrogen Outlet Near Vishakhapatnam: HPCL Presents Times Drive Auto Summit And Awards

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