Anurag Kumar

Experience

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  Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

  Jun 2004 - Sept 2021

  I played a critical role in advancing the company’s initiatives in hydrogen and natural gas, overseeing strategic projects that enhanced our position in the energy sector.Key Contributions:• Strategic Project Leadership: Proposed strategic options for hydrogen blending locations, influencing pivotal project decisions. My technical acumen and strategic insight were instrumental in authoring a technical Expression of Interest for a Green Hydrogen-based HCNG project in Maharashtra, successfully positioning the initiative for government approvals and funding.• Quality Assurance and Safety Compliance: Ensured strict adherence to all Quality Assurance and Safety standards during project engineering phases, maintaining high compliance and safety levels to uphold the integrity of operations and project deliverables.• Supplier Evaluations and Partnerships: Conducted thorough evaluations of major suppliers like Cryogas and Inox India for critical project components, ensuring high-quality inputs for essential infrastructure.• Technology Partnerships: Amplified project efficacy by partnering with Eden Innovations to leverage their expertise in hydrogen-natural gas blending technologies, enhancing the project's technological edge.• LCNG Project Leadership: Successfully completed the first LCNG project by designing and implementing a unique hub-and-scope model, setting a benchmark in the industry for innovative gas distribution solutions.• City Gas Distribution Network Expansion: Supported infrastructure expansion by managing procurement processes, overseeing the acquisition of essential equipment such as CNG compressors and pipelines, crucial for expanding the city gas distribution network.• Detailed Project Feasibility Studies: Laid the groundwork for project advancement by executing comprehensive due diligence and a detailed site feasibility study for a $2 billion FSU LNG project in Eastern India, preparing the project for successful implementation. Show less Throughout my tenure at Bharat Petroleum, I progressed through various managerial roles, spearheading operations engineering, construction, and commissioning projects across multiple locations. I played a pivotal role in expanding Bharat Petroleum’s infrastructure, particularly focusing on the development and commissioning projects in Petroleum terminal and refueling stations.Key Achievements:• Infrastructure Development and Commissioning: Led the engineering, construction, and commissioning efforts for Petroleum terminal at Vadodara , Gujarat , refueling station projects within my jurisdiction, successfully delivering over 60 refueling stations across Nagpur, Thane, and Bareilly. This expansion significantly enhanced the fuel network capabilities in key districts of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.• Project Management Excellence: Streamlined construction phases and ensured timely completion of projects by defining precise drawings and layouts for multiple refueling stations. Established comprehensive project schedules and plans that aligned with broader business goals.• Vendor and Contractor Management: Drove project success by effectively collaborating with over 50 major vendors and suppliers from project inception to commissioning. Managed relationships and expectations to maintain project integrity and timelines.• Regulatory Compliance and Approvals: Finalized critical technical specifications for civil, mechanical, and electrical workstreams, and secured necessary statutory approvals. Ensured full compliance with the Petroleum and Safety Organisation of India, maintaining high safety and quality standards.• Contract Optimization: Played a key role in the state team to finalize the schedule of rates for major works contract services, optimizing contract terms to benefit project economics and timelines. Show less

  • Chief Manager Gas

    Apr 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Executive Operations & Engineering IAssistant Manager | Deputy Manager I Senior Manager

    Jun 2004 - Mar 2018
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  ReNew Power

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2024

  Assistant Vice President, Hydrogen/Carbon Projects Engineering, Projects & Technical Head

  During my tenure at ReNew Power, I served as the Assistant Vice President overseeing hydrogen and carbon projects. My role encompassed engineering, technical oversight, and project management, with a focus on pioneering green ammonia and methanol initiatives.Key Achievements:• Leadership in Green Ammonia Development: Pioneered India's first green ammonia project, setting an industry benchmark and securing state incentives. I conducted comprehensive techno-commercial assessments to ensure the project's scalability and sustainability.• International Collaboration and Project Management: Collaborated with partners such as Petrofac and various consortium partners in Spain, managing Green Hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) projects to enhance sustainable energy solutions in the European market.• Strategic Project Planning and Execution: Led the FEED for a key green ammonia project in India, advancing it to the stage of project approval and funding. This included optimizing the Solar Plus wind mix for the most economical LCOE and conducting carbon capture source site due diligence.• Technical Feasibility and Due Diligence: Conducted detailed due diligence and technical feasibility studies for potential project sites in Oman and India, accelerating the development process and ensuring site suitability.• Market Expansion and Strategic Sourcing: Assessed green hydrogen and ammonia demand across Indian states, identifying key regions for export and domestic supply which maximized market reach and revenue potential.• Regulatory and Technical Oversight: Ensured technical excellence and project feasibility by overseeing the selection of owner's engineers and conducting advanced FEED for green ammonia projects, maintaining compliance with global environmental standards. Show less

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  Reliance Industries Limited

  May 2024 - now

  Assistant Vice President

  I serve as the Assistant Vice President and Section Head, leading initiatives in Green Hydrogen, Ammonia, and Methanol Project Development.