Reliance Refinery Maintenance to Impact India Fuel Supply
Workers performing maintenance on refinery equipment under a clear sky.
Key Highlights
Reliance Industries to shut down a crude unit at its 660,000 bpd refinery for 3-4 weeks of maintenance starting mid-May, potentially impacting India’s fuel supply.
Reliance Industries is set to temporarily halt a crude unit and associated secondary units at its 660,000 barrels per day refinery for a maintenance period of three to four weeks. The shutdown is slated to commence around mid-May.
This operational pause by Reliance Industries follows closely on the heels of Nayara Energy’s planned resumption of activities at its own refinery. The timing of Reliance’s maintenance is strategically aligned to mitigate potential disruptions and prevent any widespread fuel shortages across India during this period.
The maintenance is a routine but critical process for ensuring the continued efficiency and safety of the refinery’s operations. While the shutdown will temporarily reduce domestic refining capacity, the proactive scheduling aims to ensure a stable fuel supply for the Indian market.