Delhi Apr 8 : Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced major decisions on the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited project during a cabinet briefing, including equity contributions and updated project costs for the massive facility under construction.
The refinery will add 9 million metric tons per annum to India’s refining capacity, which currently stands at 258 MTPA—positioning the nation as the world’s fourth-largest refiner.
Commercial operations are slated to begin in July 2026, boosting India’s energy infrastructure.
