Business Update27 Oct 2025, 05:51 pm
HPCL Faces Operational Issues Due to High Salt/Chloride Content Crude at Mumbai Refinery Unit
AI Summary
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) sourced 54.6 MT of crude oil from the B-80 Mumbai Offshore oilfield of Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Limited (HOECL) for processing at its Mumbai Refinery. However, a part of the crude oil was found to have very high salt and chloride content, causing operational issues, corrosion in downstream units, and suboptimal outputs. The company has taken up the matter with the supplier and is pursuing claims and damages in line with the contractual terms. HPCL is also taking necessary steps to return to normal operations at the earliest.
Key Highlights
- HPCL sourced 54.6 MT of crude oil from HOECL's B-80 Mumbai Offshore oilfield for processing at its Mumbai Refinery
- High salt and chloride content in the crude oil caused operational issues and corrosion in downstream units
- The yield was suboptimal and production was turned down
- HPCL has taken up the matter with the supplier and is pursuing claims and damages
- The company is taking necessary steps to return to normal operations at the earliest