HPCL_Rajasthan_Refinery_Ltd restarts CDU
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The restart of the crude distillation unit at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation — HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited is a positive development for the oil and gas sector, as it signals increased domestic production of fuels and petrochemicals. This will likely reduce India's import dependence and contribute to the revenue of Hindustan Petroleum and the Government of India — Rajasthan.
The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation — HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited, a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum (74% stake) and the Government of India — Rajasthan (26% stake), has successfully restarted its crude distillation unit (CDU) after completing restoration work following a localized fire on April 20. The fire, which occurred a day before its scheduled inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had temporarily disrupted commissioning and ramp-up activities. The refinery has now commenced production of key petroleum products, including BS-VI high-speed diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petroleum coke (petcoke), and naphtha. Sales of LPG and petcoke have begun, with diesel dispatches expected to start by the end of the week and petrol production next week. This 9 million tonnes per annum refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Balotra district, India — Rajasthan, is India's 24th refinery and aims to boost value-added output and reduce import dependence.
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