HPCL Rajasthan Refinery will boost energy security, domestic manufacturing: PM Modi
Balotra, July 4
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the newly inaugurated HPCL Rajasthan Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Pachpadra will strengthen India's energy security, boost domestic manufacturing, generate employment and accelerate economic transformation.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Inaugurated the integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical Complex, the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery at Pachpadra today. This landmark project will strengthen India's energy security, boost domestic manufacturing, generate employment and accelerate economic transformation.
The Prime Minister termed it another milestone in the journey towards self-reliant India.
"It is another milestone in our journey towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat," he said.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Rajasthan's Balotra district.
During the event, he also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple infrastructure and development projects across the state.
He said the inauguration of the Greenfield Integrated Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Pachpadra marks a major step towards making Rajasthan self-reliant, adding that the project would generate employment and strengthen India's energy security.
Addressing the gathering after the inauguration in Balotra, the Prime Minister informed that the new Airport Terminal was also inaugurated today in Jodhpur and said Rajasthan was visible through the architecture and interior of the new terminal.
Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects worth around Rs 1.06 lakh crore in Balotra, Rajasthan, spanning multiple sectors, including petrochemicals, urban transport, railways, roads, renewable energy, and power transmission.
The refinery project, developed as a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the Rajasthan government, has been built with an investment of over Rs 79,450 crore. It has an annual refining capacity of 9 million metric tonnes and a petrochemical production capacity of 2.4 million metric tonnes.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive investment of Rs 79,450 crore! It's great to see India moving towards energy self-sufficiency. The petrochemical complex will also reduce our dependence on imports for plastics and chemicals. Win-win for the economy and employment.
While this is definitely a positive step, I hope the environmental impact is being properly managed. Rajasthan already faces water scarcity issues. The refinery will need huge amounts of water for operations. Need to ensure sustainable practices are in place.
This is what development looks like! New airport terminal in Jodhpur, refinery in Balotra, and projects worth over Rs 1 lakh crore across multiple sectors. Rajasthan is truly getting its due under this government. The youth will have so many opportunities now. 💪
9 million metric tonnes annual processing capacity is no joke! This is a massive boost for India's refining capabilities. The petrochemical integration will also help in making specialty chemicals domestically rather than importing. Smart move for Atmanirbhar Bharat.
As someone from Rajasthan, I'm excited but also cautious. We need to make sure local communities get priority in jobs and the benefits reach the grassroots. My village near Balotra still lacks basic amenities like proper roads and schools. Hope this project brings holistic development.
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