Chief Secretary V. Srinivas highlighted the importance of fostering a robust industrial ecosystem that connects the refinery with downstream industries to boost Rajasthan’s industrial progress. He urged officials to hasten the finalization of a proposed tripartite agreement to ensure a smooth supply of feedstock from the refinery to industries in the Rajasthan Petro Zone (RPZ) in Balotra.
During a meeting at the Government Secretariat, Srinivas oversaw the progress on the agreement involving HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited, downstream industries, and the state government. It was revealed that a 9 MMTPA Petroleum Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex is under construction at Pachpadra (Balotra) as a collaboration between the state government and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, to be operated by HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited.
Shikhar Agarwal, Additional Chief Secretary (Industries), mentioned that the RPZ, established by Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation near the refinery, aims to enhance the efficient utilization of by-products and feedstock. These resources will bolster the growth of plastic, chemical, and related industries, fostering substantial investment and job opportunities in the area.
Agarwal further stated that a draft tripartite agreement aligning with the Chief Minister’s directives has been prepared. The agreement seeks to create a structured framework for the supply, management, and optimal utilization of refinery outputs, thereby fortifying an integrated industrial ecosystem. The Chief Secretary instructed officials to expedite all necessary procedures promptly, considering the planned inauguration of the refinery by PM Modi on April 21.
Senior officials from HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited, Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation, the Industries Department, and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas participated in the meeting, focusing on expediting implementation to drive industrial investment and growth in Rajasthan.
