MRPL appoints Satyan Kumar as ONGC Nominee Director
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited appointed Satyan Kumar as ONGC Nominee Director on its Board effective July 2, 2026. Kumar brings over 36 years of experience in the oil and gas sector. Additionally, Dheeraj Kumar Ojha ceased to be Government Nominee Director effective July 11, 2026, following his transfer to another Ministry.
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Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has appointed Satyan Kumar as ONGC Nominee Director on its Board, effective July 2, 2026. The appointment was communicated to the exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Part "A" of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Satyan Kumar is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order or other authority. He is not related to any Directors of the company and is eligible for the appointment under the provisions of Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Profile of Satyan Kumar
Satyan Kumar currently serves as Director (Strategy & Corporate Affairs) at ONGC. He provides strategic leadership for corporate strategy, business development, joint-venture operations, stakeholder engagement, and emerging energy initiatives.
He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from Dayalbagh Educational Institution, Agra, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from MDI Gurgaon. He has also undergone advanced leadership training at ESCP-EAP, France.
Professional Experience
Kumar brings over 36 years of experience across the oil and gas value chain. His career spans upstream operations, engineering, project management, marketing, business development, petrochemicals, corporate strategy, and renewable energy.
| Key Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Executive Director – Chief Corporate Strategy | Shaped ONGC's long-term strategic roadmap |
| Project Leadership | Led initiatives like captive power plants and the Hazira–Dahej naphtha pipeline |
| Renewable Energy | Associated with solar, wind, and biofuels initiatives |
He has played a key role in ONGC's diversification into petrochemicals, LNG, and green energy, including the company's first 15 MW utility-scale solar project.
Change in Director
Pursuant to Regulation 30(2) and Regulation 51(2) read with Part "A" and Part "B" of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, Shri Dheeraj Kumar Ojha, DIN: 09639759, ceased to be Government Nominee Director on the Board of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited effective July 11, 2026. This change was on account of his posting from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) to another Ministry on July 10, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Mangalore Refinery & Petroleum
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.11% | -7.32% | +9.53% | -0.34% | +21.08% | +251.42% |
How will Satyan Kumar's extensive experience in renewable energy influence Mangalore Refinery's future green energy initiatives?
What strategic shifts can be expected in Mangalore Refinery's business development under Kumar's leadership?
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