Western region to top crude oil refining capacity by 2030 at 242 mn tonnes

Growth in crude oil refining capacity would be fuelled by a staggering growth in the country's energy consumption, says report

The western region of the country is likely to witness maximum addition of crude oil refining capacity by 2030.

The refining capacity in the western part of the country is likely to touch 242 million tonne per annum (mtpa) almost double the capacity of 121.4 mtpa.

According to the report of 'Working Group on Enhancing Refining Capacity by 2040' of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Gujarat refinery of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will touch 18 mtpa by 2030 from 13.7 mtpa presently.

Growth in crude oil refining capacity would be fuelled by a staggering growth in the country's energy consumption.