Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has announced two scheduled shutdowns at its Bina refinery in Madhya Pradesh—one for short-term maintenance and another for long-term capacity expansion. The 156,000 barrels-per-day (BPD) crude unit will undergo a 15-day turnaround starting August 11, 2025, followed by a full 30-day shutdown in 2027 to facilitate expansion to 220,000 BPD.
Key Highlights:
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The August 2025 turnaround will focus on routine inspection, catalyst replacement, and equipment upgrades to ensure operational reliability.
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The 2027 shutdown is part of BPCL’s ₹48,926 crore expansion and petrochemical integration project, which includes a 1.2 MMTPA ethylene cracker unit.
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BPCL has secured ₹31,802 crore in financing from a consortium led by State Bank of India to support the expansion.
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The upgraded facility will produce downstream petrochemicals such as LLDPE, HDPE, and polypropylene, reducing India’s import dependency.
Strategic Context:
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The Bina refinery expansion aligns with India’s energy security goals and aims to boost domestic polymer production.
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BPCL expects the project to generate over 15,000 jobs during construction and more than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs post-commissioning.
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The company will maintain supply commitments during both shutdowns by optimizing output from its Kochi and Mumbai refineries.
Market Outlook
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Analysts view the expansion as a long-term positive for BPCL’s refining margins and product diversification.
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The shutdowns are not expected to disrupt domestic fuel availability due to strategic inventory planning.
Sources: Economic Times, Offshore Technology, Business Standard, PR Newswire, Projects Monitor, Reuters (July 2025)