Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bitchem Limited at India Energy Week 2026 to collaborate on the development of sustainable green cold mix technology for road construction.
The collaboration focuses on the use of lignin sourced from NRL’s bio-refinery as a renewable, bio-based material to create eco-friendly alternatives to conventional road-laying materials. The initiative aims to reduce carbon footprint while promoting sustainable infrastructure development.
Under the MoU, NRL and Bitchem will jointly work on research, development, and scaling of green cold mix solutions, supporting circular economy principles and resource efficiency. The partnership also seeks to strengthen industry-driven innovation by integrating technology development with practical infrastructure applications.
The collaboration aligns with NRL’s broader sustainability agenda and India’s push towards greener mobility and environmentally responsible construction practices. It reflects the growing emphasis on leveraging bio-based materials and clean technologies to meet national infrastructure and climate goals.
