NEWS & MEDIA

Announcements, coverages and updates from MC²+ and India’s oil & gas sector partners.

23 July 2026

Oil India–IFPEN Master Agreement Recognizes MC²+ as Key Platform Driving Indo-French Energy Innovation

Oil India Limited and IFP Energies nouvelles (France) have signed a Master Agreement at IFPEN HQ, Paris, to deepen Indo-French cooperation on energy transition — spanning CCUS, hydrogen, biofuels, critical minerals and AI-driven E&P technologies. The agreement specifically names MC²+ as one of the key bilateral platforms to accelerate breakthrough tech deployment for India's energy security.

21 July 2026Indian Pharma Post

C-CAMP, MC²+ Foundation launch Rs. 12.5 crore Grand Butanol Challenge

National programme aims to accelerate development of bio-butanol technologies for India's clean energy and industrial transition.

21 July 2026PSU Watch

HPCL, 6 other energy PSUs support Rs 12.5-crore Grand Butanol Challenge

MC²+ Foundation has launched the 'Grand Butanol Challenge' with financial support of up to Rs 12.5 crore, to accelerate indigenous bio-butanol production and strengthen India's biofuel ecosystem.

20 July 2026Business News This Week

MC²+ Foundation Launches Grand Butanol Challenge to Boost India's Energy Innovation

MC²+ Foundation launches an INR 12.5-crore Grand Butanol Challenge to boost India's energy innovation.

17 July 2026The Hindu BusinessLine

MC²+ Grand Butanol Challenge launched to identify energy innovations in biotech domain

C-CAMP partners MC²+ Foundation to launch the challenge.

11 June 2026

Oil India Limited (OIL) and Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC), Canada sign a Collaboration Framework at the Global Energy Show 2026, Calgary

Oil India Limited (OIL) and Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC), Canada sign a Collaboration Framework at the Global Energy Show 2026, Calgary, with MC²+ identified as the designated platform for collaborative startup research.