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Sustainability in Industrial Park Development: Lessons from India
Siraj Saiyed - Director, Arete Group

Sustainability in Industrial Park Development: Lessons from India

We will explore the importance of green initiatives, delve into topics such as energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, and extract valuable lessons for future projects

How data-driven approaches are revolutionizing the chemicals industry
Stephen Reynolds - Industry Principal – Chemicals, AVEVA

How data-driven approaches are revolutionizing the chemicals industry

Data-led technologies are driving efficiency, supporting greener approaches, and advancing the circular economy in the chemicals industry

Harness the potential of Hydrogen in Rebalancing the Energy Portfolio of India
Sachin Kulshreshtha and Shubham Mishra - Head - Hydrogen Development , Avina Clean Hydrogen

Harness the potential of Hydrogen in Rebalancing the Energy Portfolio of India

This impetus for India’s hydrogen transition initiatives must be viewed from the perspective of the country’s larger goals for economic development, energy security, and a low-carbon economy

Leading the future of India’s petrochemical industry: Five winning principles for 2047
Saurabh Singh, Sudeep Maheshwari and Anand Mantri - Partner, Kearney

Leading the future of India’s petrochemical industry: Five winning principles for 2047

Strategic planning, differentiated GTM strategy, collaborative ecosystem, policy interventions, and sustainability can support the country in leading the petrochemicals revolution

Sustainability roadmap for Indian chemical industry
Dr. Mritunjay Chaubey - Global Vice President & Head – Sustainability & Environment, UPL Limited

Sustainability roadmap for Indian chemical industry

The sustainability roadmap of Indian Chemical Industries highlights the need for the industry to move towards more sustainable practices in order to reduce its impact on the environment and society.

A conundrum: Quality infrastructure in Chemical Logistics + PHYGITAL approach vs. Traditional play
Rajkiran Kanagala - Sr. VP & Group Head - Emerging Business Units, Strategy & Business Development, TCI Group

A conundrum: Quality infrastructure in Chemical Logistics + PHYGITAL approach vs. Traditional play

There’s a lot to be done for the chemical logistics industry to be at par with the growth story of India’s chemical industry

Indian Chemicals Sector: Global Regulatory Scenario
Dr. Vishal Choudhary - Deputy Industrial Adviser, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, Govt. of India

Indian Chemicals Sector: Global Regulatory Scenario

The international conventions to which India is a signatory member are: Stockholm Convention; Rotterdam Convention; Chemicals Weapons Convention; and SCOMET

Role of risk engineering surveys in mitigating hazards and enhancing safety
Devendra Rathore - Operation Engineer, Kuwait National Petroleum Company

Role of risk engineering surveys in mitigating hazards and enhancing safety

These surveys are normally conducted on-site, and they involve a comprehensive analysis of the plant’s operations, maintenance practices, reliability, safety performance, and other factors that could affect risk of accidents or disasters

Emerging investment scenario in Indian chemical industry
Nainika Singh Rathore and Prapti Aravind Lohi - Investment Specialist, Invest India

Emerging investment scenario in Indian chemical industry

Indian chemical sector is expected to contribute 25% of India’s manufacturing GDP by 2025

Indian gas scenario @2047
Prashant Vasisht - VP & Co-Group Head – Corporate Ratings, ICRA

Indian gas scenario @2047

ICRA projects domestic consumption to increase to around 270 mmscmd in 2047 from 163 mmscmd in FY2022

Pivoting towards a strong circular economy
Rahul Koul - Assistant Editor, Indian Chemical News

Pivoting towards a strong circular economy

India’s transition to a circular economy holds immense potential for driving sustainable economic growth

Revolutions in Indian specialty chemicals industry
Ajay Joshi - Founder , Mstack

Revolutions in Indian specialty chemicals industry

The future looks bright for the Indian specialty chemicals industry with large investments, merger & acquisitions, and robust export revenue growth

Industry highlight concerns over proposed changes to BIS standards of Boric Acid
Vivek Sharma - Senior Research Scholar, Policy Advocacy Research Centre

Industry highlight concerns over proposed changes to BIS standards of Boric Acid

The removal of the required sulphates and chloride additives from Boric Acid would have a detrimental impact on the operational sustainability of the end consumer industries

Creating green hydrogen economy in India: Addressing financial and project viability: Amrit Singh Deo, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting
Amrit Singh Deo - Sr. MD, FTI Consulting

Creating green hydrogen economy in India: Addressing financial and project viability: Amrit Singh Deo, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting

India can start with a few large green hydrogen hubs that could in future interconnect rather than think of an expensive and premature national hydrogen backbone, but a similar policy framework would work well in hydrogen, as it did in payments

India @ 75: A growth engine for future world
Manish Kumar Rathod - Manager-Projects & Business Development, IPCO Process & Belt Technology India

India @ 75: A growth engine for future world

The chemical and refinery sector of India is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the future

Digital transformation is helping in meeting ESG goals: Vivek Gupta, Joint Vice President & Head, Instrument & Digital, DCM Shriram
Vivek Gupta - Joint VP & Head – Instrument & Digitalization, DCM Shriram Ltd

Digital transformation is helping in meeting ESG goals: Vivek Gupta, Joint Vice President & Head, Instrument & Digital, DCM Shriram

ESG solutions serve to collect the relevant data, calculate key metrics, set and track ESG KPIs, and preview data in interactive dashboards from across all entities within a company

Why ban single use plastic when better technological alternatives exist: Professor (Dr.) Ganapati D. Yadav, National Science Chair (SERB/DST/GOI), Emeritus Professor of Eminence, Former Vice Chancellor, ICT Mumbai
Prof. Ganpati D. Yadav - Emeritus Professor of Eminence and Former Vice Chancellor, Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai, ONGC Energy Centre

Why ban single use plastic when better technological alternatives exist: Professor (Dr.) Ganapati D. Yadav, National Science Chair (SERB/DST/GOI), Emeritus Professor of Eminence, Former Vice Chancellor, ICT Mumbai

The new paradigms are Waste to Wealth, Circular Economy and Renewable Energy, particularly solar, wind and green hydrogen. Recycle Engineering, Process Intensification, Waste Minimization and Green Processes must be practiced for achieving sustainability

Bioenergy scenario in India @2047: Shishir Joshipura, MD & CEO, Praj Industries
Shishir Joshipura - CEO & MD, Praj Industries

Bioenergy scenario in India @2047: Shishir Joshipura, MD & CEO, Praj Industries

Bioenergy triggers carbon neutral cycles, as carbon absorbed by the plants from the atmosphere during photosynthesis is released during combustion of biofuels

O2C: Future of refineries
Partha Sur - General Manager – Technology, Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd

O2C: Future of refineries

Crude Oil-to-Chemicals offers a path to greater refining profitability by converting lower value crude oil to higher value chemicals

Role of R&D in achieving sustainable goals
Dr. Kamlesh Pai Fondekar - Head – Research & Development, Godrej Agrovet Ltd.

Role of R&D in achieving sustainable goals

Scientists and engineers working in R&D should also focus on developing new sustainable materials, such as biodegradable plastics, bio-based materials, and recyclable materials to replace traditional materials that are less sustainable

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