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Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has appointed S.G. Venkatesh as Director (Technical), effective January 5, 2026, with approval from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). Venkatesh previously served as Executive Director (Petrochemicals) at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), where he led the petrochemical business and drove revenue growth through strategic investment initiatives. This appointment aims to enhance CPCL's refining and petrochemical operations and support its technology-driven growth objectives, leveraging Venkatesh's extensive industry experience for long-term value creation.