Mr. Derek Michael Shah, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, L&T Energy GreenTech, is spearheading the Green Energy vertical of L&T Energy, which focuses on the entire value chain of Green including that of manufacturing, EPC, and development work. Presently the Green Energy vertical is undertaking the manufacturing of Alkaline Electrolysers at Hazira Gujarat under a technology license agreement from a European OEM – McPhy Energy and also pursuing opportunities for EPC and development of Green Hydrogen & Green Ammonia assets with some reputed partners. Under his leadership, L&T Energy GreenTech is developing Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia facilities on both the east & west coasts of India for exporting to various geographies including Europe, Southeast Asia & Japan.
In addition to his leadership in Green Energy, Mr. Shah is also heading the Gas to Power Business Unit of L&T. In this role, he is responsible for the execution of Gas-Based Power Plants on a turnkey basis, with a primary market focus on the Middle East. This strategic initiative marks L&T’s continued commitment to advancing clean and efficient energy solutions globally.
Mr. Shah, a Mechanical engineer from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, joined L&T in 1986 as a Graduate Engineer Trainee. In the last three and half decades, he has worked in various functions in the company addressing the Industrial Project Space, and as IC Head of both MMH (Metallurgical and Material Handling) and Power divisions. He has been instrumental in partnering with Global Technology Leaders to secure and execute large orders, both domestic and international, in the fields of Metallurgical, Bulk Material Handling as well as Thermal Power Projects. He is also an alumnus of London Business School.
Mr Shah is a board member of L&T Energy Green Tech Ltd, L&T Electrolysers Ltd, L&T Green Energy Kandla Pvt. Ltd. and Panipat Green Hydrogen Pvt. Ltd. He is also on the board of GH4India Private Limited- a joint venture between L&T, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd & Renew.
He presently chairs the JV firm of L&T and Sargent & Lundy and has served as a Board Member for the joint ventures between L&T and Mitsubishi Power, Japan, as well as L&T and Howden, UK.