Stateâowned HPCLâs upgrade represents a milestone in Indiaâs deepâconversion refining and energy independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the successful commissioning of the residue upgradation facility (RUF) at Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL)âs Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh. In a post on the microblogging site X, Modi stated, âThis state-of-the-art facility adds momentum to...
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HPCL, GAIL sign pact with AP for Rs.40,000-crore petro project
HPCL and GAIL India Ltd have signed a pact with Andhra Government for setting up a Rs 40,000 crore petrochemical plant in the state. The 50:50 joint venture will set up a 1.5 MT ethylene derivatives plant, which will produce a wide range of petrochemical raw materials for the manufacture of detergents, paints and coatings, cosmetics, textiles and adhesives.
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Engineers India bags orders worth Rs 2,500 crore from HPCL
Engineers India has bagged orders from HPCL for execution of the Vizag Refinery Modernisation Project (VRMP). EIL will execute the project contract under two separate contracts, PMC Services for major Process Units and packages under U&O and Execution of U&O and PRU Revamp on Open Book Estimate (OBE) Basis.
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HPC-led Skill Development Institute partners with NSDC under Skill India
Under the governmentĂ´s Skill India mission, oil PSUs have initiated skill development initiatives for unemployed youth. Oil PSU members, viz., HPCL, IOCL, BPCL, ONGC, OIL, GAIL, EIL and Balmer Lawrie have come together to set up a Skill Development Institute in Visakhapatnam (SDI-Vskp).
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Foreign companies ready to partner HPCL-GAIL JV for AP project
A few foreign players have expressed interest in partnering with Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) and GAIL to build a petrochemicals complex in Andhra Pradesh, the head of HPCL has said.
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HPCL Visakh Refinery processes 9.2 MT crude in FY16
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation LimitedĂ´s (HPCL) Visakh Refinery processed 9.2 million tonnes (MT) of crude oil during 2015-16, which was nearly 111 per cent of its installed capacity of 8.3 million metric tonne per annum (MMTPA).
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Panel begins work on preparing blueprint for refinery exports
An expert panel has begun work on drafting a blueprint for raising IndiaĂ´s oil refining capacity by 2040 with a view to not just meet demands of the fast expanding economy, but also to capture the export market. The 12-member Working Group for preparing an Approach Paper for enhancing refining capacity by 2040 held its first meeting on June 27, officials said.
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Refiners to pay 1st tranche of $700 mn to Iran
India is to pay Iran $700 million to clear one-tenth of oil dues in the last week of September, the first payment this year ahead of easing of international sanctions against the Persian Gulf country.
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MSRTC files pliant against HPCL, BPCL, IOC
The Maharastra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has complained to state Legal Metrology Department (LMD), accusing HPCL, BPCL and IOC of Ă´short deliveryĂ´. Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of MSRTC Vineet Agrawal said a complaint was lodged with LMD on September 19.
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Kochi Port betting on upcoming projects
The ailing Cochin Port Trust is pinning big hopes on upcoming projects to increase cargo throughput as well as revenue. Allaying fears of a bleak future, the Port Trust Chairman, Paul Antony, said that Ă´the temporary difficulties will be over in the next two yearsĂ´.