Oil Refineries

India’s robust network of oil refineries plays a pivotal role in the nation’s energy security and economic growth. From the historic fields of Assam to the colossal complexes in Gujarat, these industrial powerhouses process crude oil into a variety of essential petroleum products, fueling transportation, industries, and households across the country.

Andhra Pradesh

• Tatipaka Refinery
  • Operating Company: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
  • Capacity: 0.066 MMTPA (Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum)
  • Noteworthy: A small-capacity refinery, the Tatipaka facility is crucial for processing the crude oil produced from the Krishna-Godavari basin.
• Visakhapatnam Refinery
  • Operating Company: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
  • Capacity: 8.3 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: A major refinery on the east coast, the Visakhapatnam Refinery is undergoing a significant modernization and expansion project to further enhance its production capabilities.

Assam

• Bongaigaon Refinery
  • Operating Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • Capacity: 2.35 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: Now amalgamated with Indian Oil, this refinery is a key supplier of petroleum products to the northeastern states.
• Digboi Refinery
  • Operating Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • Capacity: 0.65 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: Holding the distinction of being India’s oldest operating oil refinery, Digboi has been in operation since 1901 and is a site of significant historical importance in the global oil industry.
• Guwahati Refinery
  • Operating Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • Capacity: 1.0 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: The first public sector refinery in India, the Guwahati Refinery has been a cornerstone of the country’s energy landscape since its commissioning.
• Numaligarh Refinery
  • Operating Company: Oil India Limited (OIL)
  • Capacity: 3.0 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: This refinery is currently undergoing a major expansion to increase its capacity to 9.0 MMTPA, a project that will significantly boost the refining capacity of the region.

Bihar

• Barauni Refinery
  • Operating Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • Capacity: 6.0 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: A vital industrial asset for eastern India, the Barauni Refinery serves a large and growing market.

Gujarat

• Koyali Refinery
  • Operating Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • Capacity: 13.7 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: One of the flagship refineries of Indian Oil, the Koyali Refinery is a complex facility that produces a wide range of petroleum products.
• Jamnagar Refinery
  • Operating Company: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
  • Capacity: 33.0 MMTPA (Domestic Tariff Area) & 35.2 MMTPA (Special Economic Zone)
  • Noteworthy: The Jamnagar Refinery is the largest and most complex single-location refining complex in the world, a testament to India’s prowess in the global energy sector.
• Nayara Energy Refinery, Vadinar
  • Operating Company: Nayara Energy Limited (a consortium led by Rosneft)
  • Capacity: 20.0 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: A significant player in the private sector, the Vadinar Refinery is a technologically advanced facility with a large capacity.

Haryana

• Panipat Refinery
  • Operating Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • Capacity: 15.0 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: A strategically important refinery for northern India, the Panipat Refinery is also integrated with a petrochemical complex.

Karnataka

• Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)
  • Operating Company: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
  • Capacity: 15.0 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: A subsidiary of ONGC, MRPL is a coastal refinery that caters to the fuel demands of the southern states.

Kerala

• Kochi Refinery
  • Operating Company: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
  • Capacity: 15.5 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: The Kochi Refinery is a major industrial facility in southern India and has undergone significant upgrades to produce clean fuels.

Madhya Pradesh

• Bina Refinery
  • Operating Company: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
  • Capacity: 7.8 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: A critical inland refinery, the Bina Refinery plays a key role in supplying petroleum products to central India.

Maharashtra

• Mumbai Refinery
  • Operating Company: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
  • Capacity: 7.5 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: Located in the financial capital of India, this refinery has been a long-standing contributor to the region’s energy needs.
• Mumbai Refinery
  • Operating Company: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
  • Capacity: 12.0 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: Another major refining facility in Mumbai, this BPCL refinery is crucial for meeting the high energy demands of the western region.

Odisha

• Paradip Refinery
  • Operating Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • Capacity: 15.0 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: One of the most modern refineries in India, the Paradip Refinery is capable of processing a wide variety of crude oils and is a key energy hub on the east coast.

Punjab

• Guru Gobind Singh Refinery, Bathinda
  • Operating Company: HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) – A joint venture between HPCL and Mittal Energy
  • Capacity: 11.3 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: A large-scale refinery in northern India, it plays a vital role in meeting the energy demands of Punjab and neighboring states.

Rajasthan

• Barmer Refinery
  • Operating Company: HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) – A joint venture between HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan
  • Capacity: 9.0 MMTPA (under construction)
  • Noteworthy: This new-generation, integrated refining-cum-petrochemical complex is a project of national importance and is expected to be a game-changer for the economy of Rajasthan.

Tamil Nadu

• Manali Refinery, Chennai
  • Operating Company: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) – A subsidiary of IOCL
  • Capacity: 10.5 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: A key supplier of petroleum products to Tamil Nadu and surrounding states, the Manali Refinery is an integral part of southern India’s energy infrastructure.
• Nagapattinam Refinery
  • Operating Company: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)
  • Capacity: Currently undergoing major expansion to 9.0 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: The existing small-capacity refinery is being replaced by a modern, large-scale facility, which will significantly enhance the refining capacity in the state.

Uttar Pradesh

• Mathura Refinery
  • Operating Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • Capacity: 8.0 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: Strategically located to serve the high-demand regions of northern and central India, the Mathura Refinery is a key asset for the nation.

West Bengal

• Haldia Refinery
  • Operating Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • Capacity: 8.0 MMTPA
  • Noteworthy: A major industrial unit in eastern India, the Haldia Refinery is crucial for supplying petroleum products to West Bengal and neighboring states.