There are moments that remind us why years of perseverance, sacrifice & unwavering commitment are always worthwhile. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's visit to the Main Control Room of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery (HRRL) on 4th July was one such unforgettable moment for the entire HRRL & HPCL family. It was a privilege for me, together with Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, to brief Hon'ble Prime Minister, on the refinery's integrated processes, product portfolio and the advanced digital systems that drive safe, efficient & reliable operations.
Yet, beyond the technology and infrastructure, two memorable moments stand out for me - Hon'ble Prime Minister’s interactions with a representative sample of workers and technicians who were involved in the construction phase, and his impromptu interaction with the representatives of Team HRRL. Those moments were precious and the interactions were simply inspiring.
In those few moments, countless years of hard work, determination & resilience found their true meaning. Every challenge overcome, every milestone achieved & every hour devoted to building this world-class refinery seemed to culminate in a shared sense of pride and purpose. For every engineer, operator, technician, contractor & employee who believed in this dream and worked tirelessly to make it a reality, this was not merely an inauguration—it was an affirmation of what collective resolve can achieve.
As we look ahead, Team HPCL & HRRL carries this inspiration with renewed determination to raise the bar even higher, set new benchmarks in operational excellence, and contribute with pride to India's energy security and the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
Some milestones mark the completion of a project. Others ignite the beginning of an even greater journey. For Team HPCL & HRRL, this was one such moment.
#HRRL #HPCL #EnergySecurity #OperationalExcellence #ViksitBharat #Leadership @neerajmittalias@HardeepSPuri
International crude prices have gone through the roof in the last 1 month from around 70 dollars/barrel to around 122 dollars/barrel. Consequently, petrol and diesel prices for consumers have gone up all over the world. Prices have increased by around 30%-50% in South East Asian countries, 30% in North American countries, 20% in Europe and 50% in African countries.
The Modi Government had two choices- either increase prices drastically for citizens of Bharat as all other nations have done or bear the brunt on its finances so that Indian citizen is insulated from international volatility.
Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji, in keeping with his Government’s commitment of last 4 years since the conflict in Russia-Ukraine started, decided to take a hit on its own finances again to safeguard the Indian citizen.
Government has taken a huge hit on it taxation revenues to ensure very high losses of oil companies (approximately 24 Rs/litre for petrol and 30 Rs/litre for diesel) at this time of sky high international prices are reduced. At the same time, export tax has been levied as international prices of petrol and diesel have skyrocketed and any refinery exporting to foreign nations will have to pay export tax. My gratitude to Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi Ji and Hon’ble FM @nsitharaman Ji for this very timely, bold and visionary decision!
HPCL Renewable & Green Energy Ltd. (HPRGE), the wholly owned subsidiary of HPCL, is delighted to announce the successful financial closure of ₹828 crore Rupee Term Loan-1, extended by India Exim Bank. This funding marks a major leap in our green energy journey.
Key Highlights:
✅ Financing secured at a competitive interest rate
✅ Supports 11 solar projects and 3 CBG plants across key locations
✅ Marks the first phase in our plan to raise up to ₹3,500 crore for green energy initiatives
We acknowledge the unwavering support of India Exim Bank, SBI CAPS, SBICAP Trustee Company Ltd., and ICICI Bank Ltd. Their trust and partnership are instrumental in enabling this transformative step towards greener tomorrow.
Together, we are powering India’s sustainable future.
#HPRGE #HPCL #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #Solar #CBG #Biofuels #CleanEnergy
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I had first appeared on BBC HARDtalk in 2002 as India’s Dy High Commissioner to the UK for a pointed discussion on cross border terrorism with Tim Sebastian in what was then regarded as a rigorously researched program.
More than two decades later, I had an interesting conversation with the current host Stephen Sackur (before the program signs off sometime next month), on India’s awe inspiring journey under the leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji, the distance our energy sector has travelled, our focus on climate goals and green energy transition, the future of fossil fuel as it firmly competes with emerging fuels, and on India’s vibrant democracy, strengths of our democratic institutions, robustness of our fourth estate, freedom of expression, and above all, what appears to fascinate many around the world, our firm and confident march into a glorious future towards being #ViksitBharat or a developed nation.
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Migrants are becoming huge headache in Bengaluru these days.
It's time for Inner Line Permit
Two individual allegedly intoxicated parked their Maharashtra-registered car right in the middle of the road near East End Circle, Jayanagara.
@JnagarTr@jayanagarps@blrcitytraffic
#Bengaluru #Karnataka #Kannada
The clock has stopped ticking. The Titan passes away. #RatanTata was a beacon of integrity, ethical leadership and philanthropy, who has imprinted an indelible mark on the world of business and beyond. He will forever soar high in our memories. R.I.P
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway ~ India's National Capital to Financial Capital in just 12 hours.
HPCL is proud to be there to serve the esteemed customers enroute on our country's longest expressway.
#HPHaiJahanBharosaHaiWahan
It took the extreme power of a 1600 MT capacity behemoth Ringer crane along with 750 MT tailing crawler crane to put the 127 mtr high column of 2300 MT weight in place!
Kudos to Team #HRRL@EngineersIND & @larsentoubro for achieving this incredible engineering feat!
The vision of PM @narendramodi is inspiring India’s energy sector to give a shape to the future at Rajasthan Refinery Project!
The tallest & heaviest process column of DFCU block, the biggest process unit of the complex & mother unit of the Petrochemical section is now in place.
Empowering our community to pave the way for safer streets! 🚗🌟 With our successful Traffic Awareness event, we're driving change and fostering responsible road habits. Let's keep the momentum going for a safer tomorrow. #TrafficAwareness#CommunitySafety#NGOimpact
Honoring the spirit of freedom and unity on India's 77th Independence Day! 🇮🇳 Our NGO proudly stands with the next generation as they witness the tricolor flag soar high. #IndependenceDay2023#EmpoweringTomorrow#NGOForACause
🌟 Flashback to 2016: Spreading smiles and good health! 📷 Remembering the amazing event hosted by our NGO, where we came together to offer free health check-ups. It was a day filled with compassion and care. 📷📷 #TBT#CommunityHealth#NGOImpact#ThrowbackThursday
Celebrating the essence of Odia culture and cuisine! Join us for a delightful journey into the world of Pakhaḷa, a traditional dish that brings together the flavors of unity and diversity. 🍚🌿 #PakhaḷaDiwas2023#OdiaCuisine#CulturalHarmony