Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a premier energy company in India, has teamed up with Refroid Technologies, a leader in liquid cooling solutions, to introduce India’s first Make in India liquid coolant specifically formulated for next-generation AI-driven and sovereign data centers.

This innovative development signifies a major advancement in promoting energy efficiency and sustainability within India’s expanding digital infrastructure.

Data centers are crucial to the digital economy; however, their substantial energy usage and heat generation present considerable challenges. The new liquid coolant developed by BPCL and Refroid Technologies provides a state-of-the-art solution, improving cooling efficiency, decreasing Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), and reducing carbon emissions. This innovation is poised to revolutionize data center operations both in India and worldwide, in line with the nation's pursuit of sustainable and energy-efficient technologies.

By co-developing this liquid coolant, BPCL becomes the first Indian energy company to take this initiative, solidifying its dedication to innovation and environmental stewardship. Utilizing its knowledge in advanced materials and energy solutions, BPCL aspires to establish a new industry standard by implementing the coolant in its own data centers, showcasing its efficiency and sustainability advantages.

“BPCL is honoured to take the lead in implementing and advancing this pioneering initiative,” said Shubhankar Sen, Executive Director, BPCL.

“This indigenous coolant represents a step forward in India’s energy independence and sustainability journey. We are proud to contribute to a solution that aligns with global environmental goals, supports AI and sovereign data initiatives, and strengthens India’s position as a technology leader,” added Sen.

Refroid Technologies, India’s foremost authority in advanced liquid cooling solutions, collaborated closely with BPCL’s research and development team to design a high-performance, energy-efficient liquid coolant specifically aligned with India’s distinct environmental characteristics.

“We are immensely proud to launch this innovative liquid coolant in partnership with BPCL,” said Satya Bhavaraju, CEO, Refroid Technologies.

“This breakthrough is a testament to India’s capability to lead in high-tech innovations while addressing global energy efficiency and carbon neutrality challenges. By leveraging this technology, data centres, including those supporting AI workloads and sovereign data, can significantly reduce operational costs and their environmental footprint,” added Bhavaraju.

This collaboration between BPCL and Refroid Technologies exemplifies the potential of partnership in fostering innovative, sustainable solutions for India's technology sector. With this advancement, the companies are establishing elevated standards in green technology and data center efficiency.