Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significance of HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at the Visakh refinery in Andhra Pradesh in enhancing energy security efforts. The state-of-the-art facility, as mentioned by PM Modi, contributes to bolstering energy security and advancing self-reliance in the sector. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, emphasized that the commissioning of HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility marks a crucial milestone in Bharat’s journey towards achieving energy security.
The successful commissioning of the Residue Upgradation Facility at the Visakh Refinery is a pivotal step towards a self-reliant India, according to Puri. He credited the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for this achievement. With a capacity of 3.55 million metric tonnes per annum, the facility can achieve a high conversion rate of approximately 93%, optimizing the utilization of crude oil barrels.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed gratitude for the milestone achieved in the journey towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The Visakh Refinery Modernisation Project (VRMP) now includes a new Residue Upgradation Facility, featuring some of the heaviest reactors globally. This upgrade is expected to meet regional fuel demands and stimulate socio-economic progress. Naidu acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision in fortifying the Visakh Refinery to bolster the nation’s energy security and elevate the East Coast as a premier refining hub.
