Archive · 26 Sep 2025
BPCL Kochi Refinery Celebrates 60th Anniversary and Vision
Imagine a big factory in Kochi called the BPCL Kochi Refinery that turns oil into useful products like fuel.
It's been working for 60 years!
It started small but now produces lots of products.
BPCL is investing in new projects to make even more useful products.
The refinery is working on reducing water use, making it more environmentally friendly.
The refinery has created jobs and boosted the economy.
BPCL plans to be a Net Zero Energy Company by 2040.
BPCL's Kochi Refinery is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
The refinery began operations in 1966 in collaboration with Phillips Petroleum, USA.
Kochi Refinery currently has a refining capacity of 15.5 million metric tonnes per annum.
BPCL is investing ₹5,044 crore in a new Polypropylene (PP) Unit at the refinery.
The refinery is focusing on reducing water consumption and promoting sustainability.
- Who
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Kochi Refinery
- What
- Celebrating 60 years and unveiling plans for a sustainable future.
- When
- Ongoing, refinery started operations in 1966.
- Where
- Kochi, India
- Why
- To mark the anniversary and highlight contributions to energy and sustainability.
Environmental Concerns
Economic Growth
Sustainability
Environmental Concerns
BPCL aims to reduce its environmental impact by reducing water consumption and becoming a Net Zero Energy Company.
Economic Growth
Kochi Refinery is a major contributor to Kerala's economy and energy security through direct and indirect job creation, and economic growth.
- Company
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
- Event
- 60th Anniversary of Kochi Refinery
- Refinery Capacity
- 15.5 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA)
- Established
- 1966 as Cochin Refineries Limited
- Location
- Kochi, India
- Investment
- ₹5,044 crore in new Polypropylene (PP) Unit
