HRRL Refinery Restarts CDU, Production Underway

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) announced the successful restoration and restart of the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) at its joint venture, HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL). The unit was temporarily shut down due to a localized fire on April 20, 2026. With the CDU operational, HRRL has commenced production of key petroleum products including BS-VI High Speed Diesel (HSD), LPG, Petcoke, and Naphtha. Sales of LPG and Petcoke have already begun, with HSD dispatches expected by the end of the week, followed by Motor Spirit (MS) next week. HPCL is focused on ramping up production to optimal capacity while thanking stakeholders for their support.