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India's MRPL to Close Crude Unit for Maintenance in Mid-May, Streamlining Refinery Operations

Updated: May 06, 2025 11:24

Image Source: Indian Chemical News
India's Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) will shut a 60,000 barrels per day (bpd) crude unit and some secondary processing units for planned maintenance from mid-May. The action is part of regular operational maintenance and in anticipation of future upgrades to meet changing fuel standards.
 
Crude Unit Shutdown Details
  • MRPL will stop production in its 60,000 bpd crude distillation unit temporarily.
  • The shutdown, which will take about a month, will impact refinery throughput.
Further Facility Maintenance
  • Some secondary processing facilities will also be taken off line for routine maintenance.
  • The refinery wants to maximize the efficiency of production and improve fuel quality compliance.
Impact on Fuel Supply & Market Dynamics
  • The shutdown will, if at all, result in slight variances in domestic fuel supply.
  • MRPL will likely reschedule production to lower the impact.
Strategic Upgrades & Future Plans
  • The refinery is gearing up to add gasoline treating units, guaranteeing Euro-VI compliant petrol production.
  • India plans for countrywide implementation of Euro-VI fuels in line with global environment norms.
Industry & Investor Reactions
  • Experts see the maintenance as routine refinery practice, assuring long-term operation efficiency.
  • Investors are watching MRPL's production realignments and possible market effect.
This planned maintenance reflects MRPL's focus on refinery optimization, assuring sustainable fuel production and regulatory support.
 
Sources: Economic Times, Yahoo News

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