Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Chennai Petroleum to Expand Manali Refinery Capacity
Chennai Petroleum Corp (CPCL) is planning to make its Manali refinery bigger.
Right now, it can process 210,000 barrels of oil every day, but they want to increase that to 280,000 barrels.
They also want to open 300 new fuel stations by 2028.
This is part of their plan to grow and become more independent.
They are also working on a new refinery in Nagapattinam.
They hope to have a study done by 2026 to figure out the costs and details of the expansion.
Chennai Petroleum Corp (CPCL) plans to expand its Manali refinery capacity from 210,000 to 280,000 barrels per day.
CPCL will enter fuel retailing with 300 fuel stations by mid-2028.
A feasibility study for the Manali refinery expansion is expected by October 2026.
CPCL is finalizing plans for a new 180,000 bpd refinery and petrochemical units in Nagapattinam.
CPCL is a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corp and currently sells most of its fuels to its parent company.
- Who
- Chennai Petroleum Corp (CPCL)
- What
- Expansion of Manali refinery capacity and entry into fuel retailing
- When
- Feasibility study by October 2026, 300 fuel stations by mid-2028
- Where
- Manali refinery in south India, Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Part of a growth strategy to become a standalone refinery
- Company
- Chennai Petroleum Corp (CPCL)
- Current Refinery Capacity
- 210,000 barrels per day
- Planned Refinery Capacity
- 280,000 barrels per day
- Planned Fuel Stations
- 300 by mid-2028
- Feasibility Study Deadline
- October 2026
- Planned New Refinery
- 180,000 bpd in Nagapattinam
- Parent Company
- Indian Oil Corp