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Vision |
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Development of indigenous capabilities to attain technological competence and self-reliance in the Hydrocarbon Sector. |
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Mission |
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Centre for High Technology (CHT) will act as the dedicated technology cell of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for the Hydrocarbon Sector committed to: |
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Provide technical support and guidance for excellence in refining, fuel quality and environment protection. |
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Benchmark Refinery and Pipelines operations. |
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Promote continual improvement in performance, process & energy efficiency and value addition for sustainable refining operations. |
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Promote R&D and innovation in downstream hydrocarbon sector including bio-fuels. |
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Promote policy framework, methods, systems and process for updation of technology and competency development for the benefit of the industry. |
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Objectives |
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The major objectives of CHT are as under: |
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Refinery Performance Evaluation and Improvement. |
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Energy Efficiency Improvement. |
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Centralised Technical Assistance to oil industry for accessing international standards and best practices, troubleshooting and process solutions. |
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Providing professional guidance and services to refineries/pipelines in the following critical areas : |
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- Benchmarking and Performance Excellence
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Information and Knowledge Dissemination through Activity Committee Meetings, Refinery Technology Meets, Workshops etc. |
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Assisting MoP&NG in formulating Auto Fuel Policy and its implementation. |
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Co-ordinating activities of “Scientific Advisory Committee on Hydrocarbons” of MOP&NG and promoting indigenous technologies through sponsoring R&D projects and their commercialisation. |
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Technical Support to MoP&NG. |
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Assistance to MoP&NG with regard to Inter-Ministerial issues, Long Term Plans etc. |
