Archive · 30 Sep 2025
BPCL to Begin Work on Andhra Pradesh Refinery Soon
BPCL plans to build a large oil refinery and petrochemicals complex in Andhra Pradesh.
The project will cost about 1 lakh crore rupees and will refine 9 million tons of oil each year.
This means they'll take crude oil and turn it into gasoline and other useful products.
The project aims to boost BPCL's business and help India become a major center for refining and making petrochemicals.
The Andhra Pradesh government is also planning to build more ports and improve logistics, making it easier to do business in the state.
BPCL will soon start construction on a refinery and petrochemicals complex in Ramayapatnam.
The project is estimated to cost around Rs 1 lakh crore.
The refinery will have a capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum.
Pre-project activities, including land acquisition, are underway.
The project aligns with India's vision of becoming a refining and petrochemical hub.
- Who
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL)
- What
- Will start work on a refinery and petrochemicals complex.
- When
- Work to begin "very soon."
- Where
- Ramayapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To expand BPCL's petrochemical portfolio and align with India's refining hub vision.
- Project Location
- Ramayapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Project Scope
- Refinery-cum-petrochemicals complex
- BPCL Investment
- Rs 1 lakh crore (approx.)
- Refining Capacity
- 9 million tonnes per annum (mtpa)
- Expected Completion
- 48 months after final investment decision
- Land Acquisition
- 6,000 acres