Indian automotive giant JBM Group has partnered with Singapore-based Keppel Ltd to drive advancements in sustainable energy and infrastructure. The collaboration focuses on developing solutions in electric mobility, EV charging networks, renewable energy, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Both organizations will also explore opportunities in e-waste management, urban decarbonization, and electrified transport systems.
Keppel brings expertise in clean energy and resource circularity, while JBM Group offers a strong foundation in electric vehicle technology, EV components, and battery innovation. Together, they aim to deliver projects such as electromobility hubs and resource recovery facilities to address critical global challenges. JBM and Keppel plan to conduct feasibility studies on EV charging infrastructure and battery energy storage systems to support decarbonization efforts in industrial and commercial sectors.
Highlighting the partnership, Piyush Goyal stated that the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), strengthened during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2024 visit to Singapore, has set the stage for collaborative efforts in sustainability, digital technology, and advanced manufacturing. This collaboration aligns with India’s energy transition goals and the India Cooling Action Plan, promoting green economic growth.
Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman of JBM Group, emphasized the importance of the alliance, stating, “This partnership with Keppel reinforces our commitment to global decarbonization goals. Combining JBM’s expertise in e-mobility and green manufacturing with Keppel’s sustainable infrastructure solutions will create impactful outcomes in clean energy and mobility.”
Cindy Lim, CEO of Keppel Infrastructure, noted India’s growing energy demands driven by urbanization and electrification. She highlighted the significance of partnerships like this in contributing to the country’s sustainable development and energy transition.
Keppel Infrastructure is a leading energy and infrastructure company that focuses on providing sustainable solutions to meet the growing demand for clean energy and resource optimization. A subsidiary of Keppel Corporation, it operates across a wide range of sectors including power generation, renewable energy, water, waste management, and district cooling. Keppel Infrastructure is committed to driving the transition to a low-carbon economy through innovation, technology, and the development of smart, efficient infrastructure. The company strives to enhance urban sustainability and create value by offering integrated solutions that promote environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social well-being across global markets.
JBM Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering value-added products, services, and innovative solutions to its customers. With a diverse portfolio spanning automotive, engineering and design services, and renewable energy, the Group operates 35 manufacturing plants and 4 engineering and design centers across 18 locations worldwide. Generating a turnover of $1.2 billion, JBM Group has expanded its reach by emphasizing quality-driven solutions, advanced product development processes, flexible manufacturing systems, and contract manufacturing.
