Minister Puri Showcases Advances in Barmer Refinery Project

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced significant progress on Barmer's petroleum refinery project, highlighting the installation of a Propylene Double Wall Tank. The project aims to reduce petrochemical imports and boost India's refining capacity, offering substantial economic benefits and employment opportunities.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday outlined the significant progress made on the petroleum refinery project underway in Barmer, Rajasthan. In a social media update, the minister reported the installation of a Propylene Double Wall Tank's massive dome roof at the site.

The Propylene Double Wall Tank, designed to store hazardous chemicals up to 200°F, features two walls for added safety. The inner tank contains the chemicals, while the space between the inner and outer walls acts as a protective barrier. The roof, including its suspended deck and balancing weights, weighs an impressive 435 metric tons.

'This development is a testament to India's advancing energy sector under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dynamic leadership,' Puri noted. The Greenfield Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Barmer, a joint venture by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the Government of Rajasthan, will process 9 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA) of crude, producing over 2.4 million tons of petrochemicals, thus reducing import bills significantly.

(With inputs from agencies.)