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BPCL tie-up for chair on chemical engg

Our Bureau

MUMBAI, March 24

BHARAT Petroleum Corporation Ltd has tied up with the University Department of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai, for the institution of a Chair for chemical engineering.

Part of BPCL's silver jubilee celebrations, the endowment involves appointment of a `Bharat Petroleum professor in chemical engineering', with special emphasis on environmental studies, according to a press release.

Research work could be conducted on environment related issues such as bio de-sulphurisation of hydrocarbon fuels, treatment of effluent chemicals and work on degradable base fuels.

The country's second largest petroleum company has been awarded Level 7 under the international safety rating system and judged runner-up under the Golden Peacock Environmental Management Award Scheme 1999.

Through the endowment, the company will provide necessary opportunity for advanced research on environment, the release said.