Mrinmoy Bhattacharjee

Catalyst will Decide how Profitable the Refining Industry will be from 2035 Onwards

Catalysts are emerging as critical enablers of refinery efficiency, cleaner fuels and the energy transition. In an interview with ENERGDIVE, Chandrasekhar N, Executive Director (Co-ordination Refineries), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), discusses how catalyst innovation is reshaping refining amid shifting crude supplies, tougher operating conditions and Net Zero ambitions. He outlines BPCL’s work on advanced catalysts and biofuels, and explains why catalyst performance could determine refinery profitability beyond 2035.