BSNL and NRL Partner to Deploy 5G Private Network in Refinery Sector.

State-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) announced Sunday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) to deploy a 5G private network within the refinery sector.

The agreement was finalized during the "Industry 4.0 Workshop for CPSEs," an event organized by the Ministry of Finance in Guwahati.

This partnership marks a significant milestone, as it aims to create India's first 5G Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) in a refinery. BSNL stated that this collaboration will usher in a new era of secure, ultra-reliable, and real-time industrial connectivity for the sector. The network is expected to enhance operational efficiency and safety by enabling advanced industrial applications.