ONGC Petro Additions Limited (OPaL), a subsidiary of ONGC, has appointed B H Vasudev Prasad as its Managing Director. He took charge of the position on September 6, 2026.
Prasad Brings Extensive Industry Experience
Prasad joins OPaL with extensive experience in large-scale project execution, technical operations and organisational leadership. His background spans several areas of the energy and petrochemical sector.
Before joining OPaL, he was serving as Executive Director (Projects) at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL). During his tenure, he also handled responsibilities related to corporate strategy and marketing.

Wide-Ranging Management Expertise
Over his career, Prasad has held several senior management and board-level positions. His experience covers project management, corporate strategy, marketing, human resources, maintenance, design and engineering, project execution, business operations and corporate governance.
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Leadership at OPaL
OPaL operates a major petrochemical complex promoted by ONGC. Prasad’s technical expertise and experience in executing large projects are expected to support the company’s ongoing operations and future growth plans.
His appointment comes as OPaL continues to strengthen its operations and build on its role within ONGC’s broader petrochemical business.
