Bathinda Refinery Gears Up for a 10,000 bpd Boost

HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd. (HMEL) is set to increase the processing capacity of its Bathinda refinery in Punjab from 226,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 236,000 bpd by December 2025, in response to rising regional fuel demand.

Speaking at the APPEC 2025 conference, Manu Sehgal, Vice President of Strategy and Feedstock Supply, stated, “In December, we will implement a modest capacity increase of around 10,000 bpd, aligned with the growth in local demand.”

Jointly owned by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Mittal Energy Investments—each holding a 49% stake—the refinery will undergo a 40-day planned shutdown starting early November for maintenance and upgrade activities.

Commissioned in 2012, the Bathinda refinery plays a crucial role in meeting Northern India’s fuel needs. The upcoming expansion is aimed at enhancing supply reliability and supporting the region's growing energy consumption. HMEL emphasized that ongoing expansion and modernization remain key to ensuring long-term operational efficiency.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.