Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Rajasthan on April 21 to inaugurate the Pachpadra Refinery in Balotra, a new refinery and petrochemical complex. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed pride in the Prime Minister’s visit, emphasizing the significance of this project for the state. The Pachpadra Refinery, a joint venture between HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan, is a modern facility compliant with BS-VI standards.
The refinery, designed as a ‘Zero Liquid Effluent Discharge’ project, is a notable achievement in environmental conservation as it ensures no liquid waste is released during the refining process. With an annual crude oil processing capacity of nine million tonnes, the refinery also includes an integrated petrochemical complex capable of processing two million tonnes. Approximately 7.5 million tonnes of the total crude requirement will be imported, while 1.5 million tonnes will be domestically sourced.
Costing an estimated Rs 80,000 crore, the Pachpadra Refinery project is expected to create significant employment opportunities and boost economic activity in the region. The project will enhance freight movement in the area, with plans in place to improve connectivity between Balotra and Pachpadra. Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit marks his second trip to Rajasthan in two months, following his recent visit to Ajmer where he launched development projects worth over Rs 16,000 crore and provided job opportunities to thousands of youths.
