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Larsen and Toubro Partners with Provenco for BPCL Petrol Station Upgrade

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Mumbai-based Larsen and Toubro Ltd has partnered with New Zealand's Provenco to supply advanced petrol station forecourt technology to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL). The collaboration aims to enhance the speed and quality of service at 77 BPCL petrol stations across India's northern and western regions. Provenco will provide a comprehensive solution, including point-of-sale, back office system, and electronic payments, while integrating forecourt devices like dispensers and tank gauging systems. The project, with an initial duration of nine months, is expected to boost customer confidence and introduce self-service options at the forecourt.

Key Takeaways:

  • Larsen and Toubro has partnered with New Zealand-based Provenco to supply petrol station forecourt technology to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL).
  • The technology will be applied across 77 BPCL petrol stations in India's northern and western regions.
  • The project will enhance the speed and quality of service, provide a fully integrated solution with payment options, and include self-service options at the forecourt.
  • Provenco will integrate forecourt devices like dispensers, tank gauging systems, Radio Frequency Identification device tag readers, and Electronic Data Capture machines.
  • The partnership aims to build customer confidence and meet the challenges faced by petrol stations in India.
  • R N Mukhija, L&T President (electrical and electronics) and member of the board, stated that Provenco's association will help build customer confidence to higher levels.

Statistics:

  • 77: The number of BPCL petrol stations that will receive the upgraded forecourt technology.
  • 9 months: The initial duration of the project.
  • India's northern and western regions: The geographical areas where the technology will be applied.

Sources:

  • "Larsen and Toubro informed the BSE about its partnership with Provenco." (Direct quote from the provided text)
  • "Provenco will supply retail forecourt technology to BPCL petrol stations, including its point-of-sale, back office system, category management such as dry stock and wet stock and electronic payments." (Direct quote from the provided text)
  • PTI (Press Trust of India) - no date or timestamp provided.

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