Suresh Gopi reviews HPCL Visakh Refinery operations
Suresh Gopi, the Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, reviewed operations at HPCL's Visakh Refinery. He praised the successful implementation of the Visakh Refinery Modernisation Project, highlighting the new Residue Upgradation Facility. The Minister also visited the Single Point Mooring facility to assess its operational readiness.
- ▪Suresh Gopi conducted a review of HPCL's Visakh Refinery during an official visit.
- ▪He commended the commissioning of the Residue Upgradation Facility, enhancing India's refining capabilities.
- ▪The Residue Upgradation Facility has a capacity of 3.55 MMTPA and uses advanced hydrocracking technology.
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Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, conducted a review of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (HPCL) Visakh Refinery during an official visit on Tuesday. The Minister evaluated key operational activities and engaged with refinery officials regarding ongoing strategic initiatives.During his tour, the Minister commended the successful implementation of the Visakh Refinery Modernisation Project (VRMP). He specifically lauded the commissioning of the state-of-the-art Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF), describing it as a major milestone that significantly enhances India’s deep-conversion refining capabilities and bolsters national energy security.The 3.55 MMTPA capacity RUF utilises advanced LC-Max based residue hydrocracking technology.
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