GPS Renewables Appoints Ravikumar SV as CEO of Bharat GPS Bioenergy Private Limited
GPS Renewables has appointed Ravikumar SV as CEO of the newly incorporated Bharat GPS Bioenergy Private Limited(BGBPL), a joint venture between GPS Renewables and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), aimed at fast-tracking India's bioenergy transition.
July 21, 2025. By News Bureau
With over 29 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, Ravikumar has deep expertise in project planning and execution. Prior to this appointment, he served as Senior Vice President heading Project Planning, Cost control & Billing, and Project Execution. In his new role, he will lead BGBPL’s mission to scale up biogas production and contribute towards India’s clean energy goals.
As part of the joint venture structure, GPS Renewables nominated Ravikumar SV as CEO of Bharat GPS Bioenergy Pvt Ltd, and his appointment was approved at the company’s first Board meeting.
Ravi holds a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University. He is known for his expertise in Program/ Project Management, Maintenance Management and Engineering Management, and has a proven track record of managing complex projects and maintenance programs.
Commenting on his appointment, Ravikumar SV, CEO, Bharat GPS Bioenergy Private Limited (BGBPL), said, “The joint venture between GPS Renewables and Bharat Petroleum will play a big role in scaling up biogas production in India. With over 8-12 projects planned in the initial phase, BGBPL aims to establish a robust compressed biogas (CBG) ecosystem across the country. I look forward to joining the team and leading our efforts to push India’s clean energy goals to the next level.”
Mainak Chakraborty, CEO and Co-Founder of GPS Renewables, said, “Ravikumar’s in-depth experience in managing complex and large-scale projects will play a pivotal role in the seamless execution of the Joint Venture’s mandate to set up Compressed Biogas Plants across India. His strong understanding of the oil and gas sector has already given us invaluable insights and practical on-ground solutions. We look forward to working with him to make biofuels mainstream in India.”
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