Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is embarking on an ambitious investment plan amounting to Rs 1.7 lakh crore over the next five years. The company's chairman, G Krishnakumar, outlined BPCL's strategic vision in its latest annual report, highlighting a focus on core oil refining, fuel marketing, petrochemicals, and green energy initiatives. Under the 'Project Aspire' framework, BPCL aims to enhance its core businesses while venturing into newer fields such as petrochemicals, green energy, and digital technologies. The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040 through investments in renewable energy, green hydrogen, biogas, and carbon capture projects. Additionally, BPCL is expanding its petrochemical projects at various refineries and is exploring opportunities for setting up new integrated refining and petrochemical capacities. Furthermore, the company is investing in renewable energy projects, aiming to build significant capacity by 2035. BPCL is also actively supporting the transition to electric mobility by establishing charging infrastructure and promoting biofuels like ethanol blends and compressed biogas. The company's focus on operational excellence, safety, and corporate governance underscores its commitment to sustainable growth and innovation in the energy sector.