The incident had occurred a day before PM Narendra Modi was set to inaugurate the refinery NEW DELHI: HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), which caught fire on April 20, a day before it was to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, has been restored and has started production of petroleum products.In a regulatory filing, the company said production of key petroleum products such as BS VI-compliant high-speed diesel (HSD), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petroleum coke (petcoke) and naphtha has begun, while BS VI-compliant motor spirit’s (MS) production is likely to start next week. The refinery has already started the sale of LPG and petcoke, while the first batch of HSD is likely to be dispatched by the end of this week. The sale of MS is also expected to begin after production starts next week.“All product streams from CDU/VDU (crude and vacuum distillation unit) are being produced and routed to the respective tanks for downstream processing,” HPCL informed the exchanges.A joint venture between state-owned HPCL — which holds a 74% stake — and Rajasthan govt — which owns remaining 26% equity — the refinery and petrochemical complex located in Balotra district has been designed to process 9 million tonnes of crude oil every year to produce petrol, diesel and petrochemicals, such as polypropylene, high- and linear low-density polyethylene, benzene, toluene and butadiene.A localised fire in a heat exchanger circuit, caused by a likely hydrocarbon leak from a valve or flange, had disrupted the commissioning of the Rs 79,450-crore refinery. Officials said the unit impacted by the fire was isolated and no other section had suffered any damage. No loss of life or injury to any personnel was reported in the incident.Get the latest business news and top stories. Download the TOI App.Ready to Make a Smarter Property Decision? Build Your Legacy with TOI Homes. About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRSS At 100: Why The Organisation Remains Unregistered And Why The Issue Keeps Returning?From Net-Zero Design To Cargo Hub: What Makes Jewar Airport Different?Why Brahmins Are Suddenly At The Centre Of UP’s 2027 Political Battle | SP vs BSP vs BJP ExplainedTMC Escalates Battle To Delhi As Abhishek Banerjee Seeks Action On Rebel MPsJio Files DRHP With SEBI | Mukesh Ambani Hands IPO Leadership To Isha, Akash & AnantFrom ‘Brother-in-Ideals’ To A Cold Greeting: Stalin’s Message Exposes DMK-Congress RiftLNG Tanker ‘DISHA’ Reaches Gujarat After Hormuz Crossing, Boosting India’s Energy ConfidenceUP CM Yogi Adityanath Defends SIT Probe In Ram Mandir Donation Row, Says Truth Will Be RevealedCockroach Janta Party Seeks ₹1 Crore Compensation For Families Amid NEET Suicide CrisisEx-PM I.K. Gujral’s Son Duped Of ₹7.8 Crore, Cops Claim ‘Majority’ Of Amount | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom earning Rs 700 in his first job to doing plays with Dilip Joshi and Disha Vakani: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Tanmay Vekaria Aka Bagha got candid about his life5 signs of emotional manipulation in relationships, as per mental health counselor10 regional jackfruit dishes from across the world and why it is celebrated so muchFrom respecting Gauri Khan’s space to teaching his sons to respect women: 5 times Shah Rukh Khan proved he is Bollywood’s ultimate green flag10 baby girl names that mean pure in different languagesFrom Alia Bhatt to Katrina Kaif: Inside the pilates routine that keeps these Bollywood divas fit6 most beautiful hidden villages in India that are absolutely worth a tripWhy were women banned from doing makeup on Bollywood sets? Sonam Kapoor’s makeup artist explains the breaking of the 59-year-old barrierInside Nia Sharma’s stunning Mumbai home: A luxe bar, breathtaking skyline views and lavish interiorsJanhvi Kapoor’s Kota silk gold zari saree is a fit made for the gods with devotion, heritage, and luxury energy123Hot PicksEngland vs New ZealandYuvraj SinghLionel MessiAP SSC resultsKannur University FYUGP TrialShiv SenaJD VanceStrait of HormuzHormoz nuclear power plantTop TrendingBihar gang-rapeUS-Iran Peace DealStock Market LiveFIFA World Cup 2026What is Legacy BadgeBEST bus strikeAIIMS BSc Nursing Admit CardMHT CET PCM 2nd attempt resultsGold rate todayIndia-UK FTA
NEW DELHI: HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), which caught fire on April 20, a day before it was to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, has been restored and has started production of petroleum products.In a regulatory filing, the company said production of key petroleum products such as BS VI-compliant high-speed diesel (HSD), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petroleum coke (petcoke) and naphtha has begun, while BS VI-compliant motor spirit’s (MS) production is likely to start next week. The refinery has already started the sale of LPG and petcoke, while the first batch of HSD is likely to be dispatched by the end of this week. The sale of MS is also expected to begin after production starts next week.“All product streams from CDU/VDU (crude and vacuum distillation unit) are being produced and routed to the respective tanks for downstream processing,” HPCL informed the exchanges.A joint venture between state-owned HPCL — which holds a 74% stake — and Rajasthan govt — which owns remaining 26% equity — the refinery and petrochemical complex located in Balotra district has been designed to process 9 million tonnes of crude oil every year to produce petrol, diesel and petrochemicals, such as polypropylene, high- and linear low-density polyethylene, benzene, toluene and butadiene.A localised fire in a heat exchanger circuit, caused by a likely hydrocarbon leak from a valve or flange, had disrupted the commissioning of the Rs 79,450-crore refinery. Officials said the unit impacted by the fire was isolated and no other section had suffered any damage. No loss of life or injury to any personnel was reported in the incident.
