HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited Provides Update Following Crude Distillation Unit Incident
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), through its joint venture company HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), has released an update regarding the operational status following a fire incident that occurred on April 20, 2026, in the facility's Crude Distillation Unit (CDU).Detailed investigations confirmed that the fire was localized within the heat exchanger stack, impacting only six exchangers and their supporting equipment. The suspected cause of the fire has been identified as leakage from the pressure gauge tapping point on the vacuum residue exchanger inlet line.
Restoration work at the refinery is currently underway. The initial work is expected to be completed within the next three to four weeks. Following this, the CDU restart is anticipated in the second fortnight of May 2026.
Operational Timeline and Commissioning
The refinery reported that other secondary units are already in an advanced stage of commissioning, aligning with the planned schedule. The company expects that trial production of the main products—LPG, MS, HSD, and Naphtha—will begin within May 2026. Once trial production starts, the units will move toward full stabilization and commissioning.The key operational milestones are summarized below:
| Component | Status/Event | Anticipated Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Incident | Occurred in CDU | April 20, 2026 |
| Restoration Work | Ongoing | Completion in 3-4 weeks |
| CDU Restart | Anticipated Restart | 2nd fortnight of May 2026 |
| Secondary Units | Commissioning Status | Advanced Stage |
| Trial Production | LPG/MS/HSD/Naphtha Start | Within May 2026 |
HINDPETRO Stock Price Movement
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