Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) on Tuesday announced a partnership with Tata Motors to jointly work on a pilot project in the used automotive lubricant segment.

The initiative aims to create an organised and traceable ecosystem for the management of used lubricants, which are classified as hazardous waste. The project will cover the entire value chain, including collection, storage, and recycling of used lubricants.

According to the companies, the collaboration combines the complementary strengths of HPCL and Tata Motors to address sustainability challenges while supporting compliance with India’s evolving Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework.