Visakh Refinery to get six new reactors
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has issued a tender for six specialized refinery reactors at its Visakh Refinery. The project aims to enhance secondary processing capabilities and improve the production of cleaner, low-sulfur fuels.
Why it matters
Upgrading refinery infrastructure is critical for meeting environmental emission standards and improving energy efficiency in the oil sector.
Public oil sector major Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has floated a high-value tender for the supply of six specialised refinery reactors at its Visakh Refinery as part of its efforts to strengthen its secondary processing facilities.
According to official procurement notices on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, the project covers the end-to-end supply, positioning, and site commissioning of the reactors, which are designed to operate under high-temperature and high-pressure parameters.
Speaking to The Hindu , a senior HPCL official said: “Yes, the procurement proces is correct. Following contract award, the vendor has a strict 252-day window to complete installation and commissioning of all six reactors to boost secondary processing reliability.”
The new six reactors are expected to improve operational flexibility, by allowing the refinery to process cheaper, heavier crude slates while maximising yields of high-value light distillates like petrol and diesel.
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