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Goa Carbon Ltd. and BITS Pilani, K K Birla, Goa, sign MoA for Research and ESG Collaboration
Goa Carbon Limited (GCL), India’s premier manufacturer of Calcined Petroleum Coke, and BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, have entered into a momentous Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), symbolizing their dedication to long-term research and development endeavors focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, as well as the pursuit of operational excellence.
Under this strategic alliance, BITS Pilani, Goa Campus, will harness its expertise and resources to conduct an in-depth analysis of GCL’s current operational parameters. This collaboration aims to develop a cutting-edge Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model, which will enhance plant efficiency, ensuring predictable outcomes while adhering to stringent environmental standards.
Mr. Shrinivas Dempo, Chairman of the Dempo Group and Goa Carbon Limited, as well as the President of the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), expressed his enthusiasm about the MoA, saying, “This marks a historic moment for Goa Carbon as we join hands with BITS Pilani. We have consistently been at the forefront of adopting best practices to achieve operational excellence and sustainable growth. This partnership stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and fostering positive change in our industry and community.”
Reflecting on the MoA, Mr. Anupam Misra, the Executive Director of Goa Carbon Limited, commented, “The collaboration between Goa Carbon and BITS Pilani, Goa Campus underscores our dedication to our core values, including integrity, fairness, concern for the environment, teamwork, innovation, and social responsibility. We are steadfast in our mission to proactively surpass environmental standards and elevate operational benchmarks for the benefit of our stakeholders. A substantial portion of our Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) is supplied to the critical aluminum industry, and we are equally determined to contribute positively to the sustainability goals of our esteemed customers.”
Prof. Suman Kundu, the Director of BITS Pilani, Goa Campus, expressed his delight regarding the MoA, stating, “The partnership with GCL is both a prestigious honor and a recognition of our institution’s expertise. Our accomplished faculty members’ research capabilities will continue to enhance the efficiency of industries across all sectors of operation and facilitate the sharing of best practices across industries to meet their ESG objectives.”
The signing of the MoA was a momentous occasion, attended by Mr. Anupam Misra, Executive Director, Goa Carbon Ltd, and Prof. Suman Kundu, Director, BITS Pilani, Goa Campus, in the esteemed presence of Mr. Shrinivas Dempo, Chairman, Dempo Group, and Goa Carbon Limited, and President, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI); Prof. S D Manjare, Professor of Chemical Engineering, BITS Pilani, Goa Campus; Prof. Meenal Kowshik, Dean – Administration, BITS Pilani, Goa Campus; Dr. Amol Deshpande, the Principal Investigator of the project, and other senior officials from BITS Pilani and Goa Carbon.
This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, marking a significant stride toward a greener and more responsible future.