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Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA)


IntroductionPetroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) is a registered society set up under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India.  As a non-profit organization, PCRA is a national government agency engaged in promoting energy efficiency in various sectors of economy.

It helps the government in proposing policies and strategies for petroleum conservation, aimed at reducing excessive dependence of the country on oil requirement.  Over the years, PCRA has enlarged its role in improving productivity in use of various sources of energy.

PCRA undertake studies to identify the potential and to make recommendations for achieving conservation of petroleum products in various sectors of the economy. It sponsors R&D activities for the development of fuel-efficient equipment / devices and organizes multi-media campaigns for creating mass awareness for the conservation of petroleum products.

Fuel oil utilization studies, energy audits, introduction of equipment bank concept, use of energy vans, development of oil consumption norms, model depot projects, driver training programs, workshops/ exhibitions, consumer meets, education films/TV spots, hoarding/ electronic display, distribution of printed literature, R&D projects are other activities.

PCRA aims at making oil conservation a national movement. As part of its mandate, PCRA is entrusted with the task of creating awarenes amongst the masses about the importance, methods and benefits of conserving petroleum products & emission reduction.

To take the message to the people, PCRA uses all possible and effective media for mass communication. These include electronic and press media e.g. TV, Radio, Electronic displays; Press at the National and State level printed literature for specific target groups; outdoor publicity through Hoarding, Bus panels, Kiosks, Balloons, Banners Tran-sliders etc.

The focus of all the messages is easy to implement and practical conservation tips for the industrial, transport, agriculture & domestic sectors. For effective communication to the target groups in semi-urban and rural areas, messages are made in regional languages. Field interactive programs like seminars, Technical meets, Consumer meets, Workshops, Clinics, van-publicity, Exhibitions, Kisan melas are conducted for dissemination of conservation messages and demonstration of conservation techniques.

To give impetus to the oil conservation movement, PCRA utilizes various platforms like the World environment day, World energy day, various festivals etc.

Over the years, PCRA has developed a number of films, TV spots and radio jingles in various languages for promoting oil conservation. PCRA also publishes quarterly a journal and a newsletter. Active Conservation Techniques (ACT), is a journal containing articles on technology by energy experts. It also brings out successful case studies leading to conservation of energy. The conservation news is an in-house newsletter highlighting the major activities carried out by PCRA in the core sectors.

For the benefit of various target groups of petroleum products, PCRA has developed literature containing simple ready to implement conservation tips and techniques. Special low cost green leaflets have also been developed to educate the masses on the ill effects of pollution caused due to incomplete combustion and its impact on health.

Vision

  • To become a center of excellence for conservation of hydrocarbons & environment protection for sustainable development on our inherent strength.

Mission

  • Efficient energy utilization and environment protection leading to Improvement in Quality of Life.

Objectives

  • To formulate strategies and promote measures for accelerating conservation of petroleum products leading to environment protection, energy security and sustainable development.
  • To create awareness among masses about the importance, benefits and methods of conserving petroleum products & clean environment by enhancing information and capacity building.
  • To promote research, development and deployment efforts aimed at petroleum conservation & environment protection, support & facilitate efforts for adoption and dissemination of fuel efficient technologies and substitution of petroleum products with alternate fuels and renewable.
  • To establish synergistic institutional linkages at the national & international levels in the areas of petroleum conservation & environment protection.
  • To provide training and technical advisory services, designed to achieve economy & efficiency in use of petroleum products for cleaner environment.
  • To function as a Think Tank to the Govt. of India for proposing policies and strategies on petroleum conservation and environment protection aimed at reducing excessive dependence on oil.

PCRA Departments»

Friends of PCRA

Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, is in the forefront to create mass awareness towards conservation of petroleum products, promoting fuel-efficient technologies and helping the government in proposing policies and strategies for petroleum conservation, for sustainable development. During the year 2015-16, PCRA has carried out more than 10,000 activities in Transport, Domestic and Industrial and Agriculture sectors.

What’s Friends of PCRA?

PCRA has created this platform for like-minded citizens in the area of Fuel Conservation and Environment Protection so that such members can interact, exchange and share their work, knowledge, information and ideas. Becoming friend of  PCRA gives an opportunity to share your concern about this important cause for better tomorrow.

Who can join?

This initiative is open to all individuals/groups/Institutions who have interest, passion and conviction in the field of fuel conservation and environment protection.

What is the benefit of this initiative?

As members of this initiative, you will regularly receive Emailers, Literature pertaining to PCRA's Objectives and will be invited to take part in the PCRA event organized in your vicinity.

How to Join ?

You need to fill the information below and submit it online. You will then come to know about other Friends of PCRA.

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PAT Scheme

  • Industry Department is also a major contributor in the execution of PAT scheme. PAT is a flagship scheme which incentivizes Energy Efficiency under the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE). NMEEE is one of the Eight core Missions under the National Action Plan for Climate Change. PCRA completed 12 Mandatory Energy Audits in the Refinery sector under PAT Cycle-2. Energy conservations achieved through these endeavors of PCRA are part of our action plan to meet the target of meeting 10% import reduction by 2022. The Mandatory Energy Audit of Refineries were in PAT Cylce-2 were carried out under an extremely squeezed schedule. This was achieved by carving out an immaculate action plan involving nearly 50% of our Engineers and diligent continuous monitoring on pan India basis. Through this effort we identified energy conservation measures of 1.84 lakh Tons of Oil Equivalent.

    Subsequently a Seminar was also conducted for Refinery sector to analyse the findings of MEA conducted in Petroleum Refineries in PAT Cycle-II and also deliberate upon the best Maintenance practices. The Seminar were well received by the Industry and there is a persistent demand for more workshops for competency upgradation.

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    Contact 

    Head Office (Project Secretariat)

    City

    Address

    Phone (O)

    E-mail

    Delhi PCRA, Sanrakshan Bhavan, 10 - Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi- 110 066.

            91-11-26198856            Fax: 91-11-26109668

    pcra[at]pcra[dot]org 

    Regional Offices

    Region City

    Address

    Phone (O)

    E-mail

    Northern Delhi PCRA, Sanrakshan Bhavan, 10 - Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi  -     110 066.

    91-11-26198856

    Fax: 91-11-26109668

    pcra[at]pcra[dot]org
    Eastern Kolkata No. 2,Gariahat Road (South), Dhakuria, 6th Floor, IOCL Bhawan, Kolkata –700068        91-33-24145092    Fax: 91-33-24145091 pcraer[at]pcra[dot]org
    Western Mumbai C-5, Kesva Building, Gr Floor, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai-400 051

          91-22-26592181    Fax: 91-22-26590034

    pcrawr[at]pcra[dot]org
    Southern Chennai TMB Mansion, Ist Floor, 739, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002           91-44-26592181      Fax: 91-44-8521662 pcrasr[at]pcra[dot]org
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