Infrastructure for Intelligence for the future of Oil & Gas/Downstream Manufacturing Leveraging Gen AI, LLMs, and Ontologies to Drive Profitability
28th July 2025, Delhi
The exclusive gathering brought together key leaders from across the oil & gas and downstream manufacturing value chain. The conference focussed on how intelligent digital infrastructure can unlock operational efficiency, reduce risk, and ensure long-term profitability in the oil & gas and downstream sector.
Distinguished Speakers and Industry Participation
This exclusive gathering will bring together key leaders from across the oil & gas and downstream manufacturing value chain, including senior decision-makers from IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, HMEL, HPL, MCPI NRL, Reliance, BCPL, and key strategy and technology partners from McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Accenture, NASSCOM, KPMG, EY, Kearney.-

Tarun Kapoor,
Advisor to PMO -

Vikas Kaushal,
Chairman, HPCL -

Arvinder Singh Sahney,
Chairman & Managing Director, IOCL -

Debdas Sen,
Executive Director,
Lummus Digital -

Sanjay Khanna,
Chairman & Managing Director, BPCL
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Ujjal Mukherjee,
Chief Technology Officer, Lummus Technology -

Sujoy Choudhury,
Chief Strategy Officer,
TCG -

Debjyoti Gupta,
Chief Technology Officer,
TCG Digital -

Prakash Ramdoss,
Managing Director,
Lummus Digital -

Arvind Kumar,
Director Refineries,
IOCL
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Sumit Duttagupta,
Group CIO & Head Information Systems,
HPL -

Rajiv Aggarwal,
Director - Technical,
EIL -

Rajesh Agarwal,
Executive Director,
CHT -

NC Chakrabarti,
Head - System of Intelligence,
RIL
Event Summary:
Transforming Oil & Gas/downstream with AI/ML
The event brought together senior policymakers, Oil & Gas PSUs, and process industry leaders to explore how AI/ML is revolutionizing operational performance and decision-making in the sector. It opened with impactful addresses from industry leaders on the growing influence of AI in transforming plant operations and shaping the future of energy.
We were privileged to have Shri Tarun Kapoor, Advisor, The Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Office, as our Chief Guest. His keynote address offered a compelling perspective on India’s evolving energy landscape and the transformative role of AI in driving efficiency, sustainability, and growth.
A special highlight of the evening was the Chairman’s Panel, chaired by Shri Tarun Kapoor, which brought together top leadership to reflect on the digital future of Oil & Gas.
The evening featured focused sessions on Lummus Digital’s real-world AI/ML solutions and the transformative impact of mcube™ across optimization, R&D, and operations. It concluded with a high-impact panel discussion that offered diverse perspectives on building intelligent infrastructure for a future-ready energy industry.
The leadership of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited offered powerful visions for the sector. Shri Arvinder Singh Sahney, Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), outlined a forward-looking roadmap for an Atmanirbhar, Cognitive, and Clean Oil & Gas industry. Shri Sanjay Khanna, Chairman & Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), emphasized how digital solutions for margin improvement are already delivering tangible value across operations. Shri Vikas Kaushal, Chairman & Managing Director of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), presented a framework for a futuristic vision anchored in AI’s promise for the sector, highlighting the importance of building a resilient and autonomous plant ecosystem.
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