GPS Renewables, the world’s largest biogas engineering company, has appointed Ravikumar SV as CEO of the newly incorporated Bharat GPS Bioenergy Private Limited(BGBPL), a joint venture between GPS Renewables and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), aimed at fast-tracking India’s bioenergy transition.
With over 29 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, Mr. Ravikumar has deep expertise in project planning and execution. Prior to this appointment, he served as Senior Vice President heading Project Planning, Cost control & Billing, and Project Execution. In his new role, he will lead BGBPL’s mission to scale up biogas production and contribute towards India’s clean energy goals.
As part of the joint venture structure, GPS Renewables nominated Ravikumar SV as CEO of Bharat GPS Bioenergy Pvt Ltd, and his appointment was approved at the company’s first Board meeting on 2nd July.
Ravi holds a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University. He is known for his expertise in Program/ Project Management, Maintenance Management and Engineering Management, and has a proven track record of managing complex projects and maintenance programs.
Commenting on his appointment, Ravikumar SV, CEO, Bharat GPS Bioenergy Private Limited (BGBPL), said, “The joint venture between GPS Renewables and Bharat Petroleum will play a big role in scaling up biogas production in India. With over 8-12 projects planned in the initial phase, BGBPL aims to establish a robust compressed biogas (CBG) ecosystem across the country. I look forward to joining the team and leading our efforts to push India’s clean energy goals to the next level.”
Mainak Chakraborty, CEO and Co-Founder of GPS Renewables, said, “Ravikumar’s in-depth experience in managing complex and large-scale projects will play a pivotal role in the seamless execution of the Joint Venture’s mandate to set up Compressed Biogas Plants across India. His strong understanding of the oil and gas sector has already given us invaluable insights and practical on-ground solutions. We look forward to working with him to make biofuels mainstream in India.”
About Bharat GPS Bioenergy Private Limited (BGBPL)
Bharat GPS Bioenergy Private Limited (BGBPL) is a joint venture between GPS Renewables and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to establish Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants across India. This strategic alliance is a significant step towards advancing India’s energy transition and contributing to India’s Net Zero goals.
The joint venture will focus on converting organic Biomass waste into Compressed Biogas, a renewable and eco-friendly energy source. The Joint Venture plans to establish 8-12 plants in the initial phase at strategic locations pan India over the next few years, which offer significant agri biomass potential for CBG production and align with BPCL’s gas offtake infrastructure.
About GPSR (GPS Renewables) Group
Headquartered in Bengaluru, GPS Renewables (“GPSR”) is a full-stack biofuels firm offering technology and project solutions for climate-positive biofuel projects. Starting from captive biogas plants, GPSR has scaled up to set up some of the world’s largest RNG plants. In 2022, GPS Renewables launched GPSR Arya Pvt Ltd (“ARYA”) a wholly-owned subsidiary, to commission BOO (Build-Own-Operate) projects, augmenting its climate impact ambitions.
GPSR has formed joint ventures with Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Oil India to build compressed biogas (CBG) plants across India. These plants will process agricultural and organic waste, reduce carbon emissions, and support the government’s SATAT initiative.
