Diesel production at HPCL Rajasthan Refinery to begin this month: Chief Secretary
Jaipur, June 10
Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Wednesday directed that maximum utilisation of products manufactured at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery be ensured within the state to strengthen Rajasthan's industrial ecosystem and generate new opportunities for investment, employment and revenue growth.
He informed that diesel production at the refinery is set to commence this month, marking a significant milestone in the state's flagship energy project.
Diesel and LPG will be the first products to roll out from the refinery.
Once fully operational, the refinery will produce approximately 4 million metric tonnes of diesel annually, along with around 1 million tonnes each of petrol and polypropylene, besides a range of petrochemical products, including LLDPE, HDPE, butadiene, benzene, toluene and sulphur.
Chairing a virtual review meeting from New Delhi on the development of an in-state marketing network for refinery products, Srinivas said the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery is a prestigious project for the state, in which the Rajasthan government holds a 26 per cent stake.
He noted that diesel and LPG would be the first products to be produced after the refinery becomes operational.
The Chief Secretary stated that the refinery is expected to produce nearly 4 million metric tonnes of diesel annually.
To facilitate the marketing and utilisation of refinery products within Rajasthan, he directed the constitution of a high-level coordination committee under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary (Mines and Petroleum) Aparna Arora.
The committee will include HPCL Director (Marketing) Amit Garg and representatives of the concerned departments.
Srinivas said the refinery is set to begin production as a result of the continuous monitoring and efforts of Chief Minister and Mines Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.
He emphasised that the project will not only strengthen the state's economy but also create significant new avenues for industrial development and employment.
He further directed that possibilities be explored for establishing fuel outlets to market refinery products through various state government institutions and agencies.
These include the State Motor Garage, Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation, Police Department, Prisons Department, Rajasthan Tourism Department properties and district-level establishments.
He also suggested examining the feasibility of establishing POL (Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants) outlets at district vehicle pools across the state.
Additional Chief Secretary Aparna Arora informed that, once fully operational, the refinery will annually produce approximately 4 million tonnes of diesel, 1 million tonnes of petrol and 1 million tonnes of polypropylene, along with products such as LLDPE, HDPE, butadiene, benzene, toluene and sulphur.
She said coordinated efforts are being undertaken with various departments to create a robust market for refinery products within Rajasthan.
She further informed that Hindustan Petroleum has proposed establishing around 300 POL retail outlets across the state.
HPCL has been asked to identify suitable locations and submit a proposal to the state government so that land can be allotted at District Level Committee (DLC) rates, wherever feasible.
Arora said the refinery will provide a major boost to Rajasthan's industrial ecosystem, create large-scale employment opportunities and strengthen the state's economic growth.
She directed the General Administration Department, Roadways, Home Department, Prisons Department, Home Guards and Rajasthan Tourism Department to assess the feasibility of setting up fuel outlets and submit their recommendations to the Petroleum Department.
HPCL Director (Marketing) Amit Garg informed that the company has prepared an action plan for establishing 300 retail outlets in Rajasthan and is keen to partner with state government departments and undertakings to meet their fuel requirements.
He also informed that a solar power plant is being established at the refinery to support its energy needs.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, General Administration, Naveen Jain; Director (Petroleum) Awadhesh Singh; Special Secretary (Mines) Namrata Vrishni; Joint Secretary (Home) Manish Goyal; Managing Director, Rajasthan Roadways, Purushottam Sharma; Joint Secretary (Revenue) Ramnarayan Badgujar; and senior officials from HPCL and the Petroleum Department.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some solid progress on the state's flagship project. But making POL outlets through government institutions - that's a smart move. RSRTC buses can get cheaper fuel, police vehicles too. Though I hope they don't turn into just another corruption avenue. Transparent tenders please! 🚌⛽
Chief Secretary meeting from Delhi via virtual mode - shows serious commitment. But one has to ask: what about the impact on local environment? Refineries bring pollution. Has EIA been shared publicly? Also, solar power plant at refinery is good step towards green energy. Let's see balance between development and sustainability.
Kudos to CM Bhajanlal Sharma and CS Srinivas for pushing this. But we need to ensure local youth get priority in jobs. The 300 retail outlets plan is ambitious - hope it creates real income for small dealers, not just big corporates. Jaipur se diesel supply ho to prices kam ho sakte hain? 🤔
Reading about diesel, LPG, polypropylene production - this is what true industrialisation looks like. The coordination committee under ACS Arora sounds promising. But will these products actually reduce fuel prices for common man in Rajasthan? Or just make HPCL richer? Need clarity. Also, good to see solar plant being set up. 🌱
Honest opinion: We've been hearing about this refinery for years. Good that production is finally starting. But the real test is timely execution. Let's see if diesel actually rolls out this month or gets delayed. Also, establishing POL outlets through police, prison, tourism
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