Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Rajasthan Refinery Project Nears Completion Next Month
A big new oil refinery and petrochemical factory in Rajasthan, India, is almost finished and should open next month.
It's a partnership between a big oil company and the state government.
This new factory will use modern technology to make gasoline, diesel, and other important chemicals.
It's a large project that started back in 2018.
The factory will get its oil from two places, one a bit far away and one closer to home.
The company building it is also helping the local towns by building a school and a hospital.
The HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project is nearing completion and is expected to be finished next month.
This joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Rajasthan Government is located in Pachpadra, Rajasthan.
The refinery will have a capacity of 9 MMTPA and will produce petrol, diesel, and petrochemical products using advanced technology.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the project in 2018.
HRRL is also involved in social responsibility initiatives, including building a school and a hospital in nearby villages.
- Who
- HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Rajasthan Government.
- What
- A 9 MMTPA greenfield refinery and petrochemical complex utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
- When
- Expected to be completed next month (relative to November 9, 2025). The foundation stone was laid in 2018.
- Where
- Pachpadra, near Balotra and Barmer, Rajasthan.
- Why
- To produce petrol, diesel, and various petrochemical products.
- Project Name
- HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL)
- Joint Venture Partners
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (74%), Rajasthan Government (26%)
- Location
- Pachpadra, near Balotra and Barmer, Rajasthan
- Capacity
- 9 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA)
- Foundation Stone Laid
- 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Expected Completion
- Next month (relative to November 9, 2025)