INDIAN REFINER

Indian imports of Russian crude surged in June, outpacing other major suppliers. Refiners find the discounts on Urals grade appealing, with private sector involvement rising.

Whether it's a smart fuelling station in Mumbai or an AI-driven oil rig in Gujarat, MSMEs are spearheading a digital transformation that promises to redefine the country’s energy future and drive sustainability in the Indian economy.

The Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) has urged for a dedicated refinance window through Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) to reduce NBFCs' reliance on banks and address liquidity challenges. FIDC also seeks harmonisation ...

Indian Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced Bharat Petroleum Corp's plan to build a new refinery. The nation aims to sign more oil import deals with countries, including Russia, at discounted rates. Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to provide...

India's import of refined products from Russia increased by 14% in May, with naphtha imports tripling. State-run refiners brought in 77% more Russian products, but imports were lower than China and Europe.

Indian refiners reduce diesel shipments to Europe in May due to rising inventories and weak price spreads. April saw high exports, mostly from Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery, using Aframax and Suezmax vessels. Cost factors and ample European...

Global oil prices holding at $82/barrel despite OPEC supply cuts, wars, and uncertainties. Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri believes major stakeholders don't want hostilities to escalate, maintaining supply-demand equilibrium. OPEC and allies control...

India has urged state-run oil refiners and Reliance Industries Ltd. to negotiate a long-term supply deal with Russia to shield the economy from volatile prices. While the government wants collaboration, Reliance's reluctance to share sensitive infor...

India's Russian oil imports surged to a nine-month peak in April as shipments resumed on non-sanctioned tankers, largely operated by Sovcomflot. Indian refiners imported nearly 1.8 million barrels per day of Russian oil, expanding Russia's share to ...

Although the usage of vanaspati has significantly reduced, it remains a significant factor in calculating the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). In India, vanaspati consumption has dropped from approximately 6% of total cooking oil consumption in 2010-11 ...

BPCL, which owns three refineries that convert crude oil extracted from below earth's surface into fuels like petrol and diesel, plans to expand refining capacity to 45 million tonnes per annum by March 2029 from current 35.3 million tonnes, he said.

India's exports of diesel and petrol fell by a fifth year-on-year to $33 billion in 2023-24 due to declining international prices. Diesel generated the largest share of export revenues for Indian refiners, accounting for $22 billion of the $48 billi...

Indian oil refiner Reliance Industries has resubmitted a request to the US for authorization to import crude oil from Venezuela, allowing it to resume oil trade between the OPEC producer and Venezuela. French oil producer Maurel & Prom has also been...

Indian refined sunflower oil volumes in FY25 are expected to decline by 8-10%. Consumers are shifting back to soybean oil, leading to a forecasted profitability growth. Sunflower oil demand is influenced by palm oil and soybean oil prices.

In April, Russia's share in Indian crude oil imports rose to nearly 40%, up from 30% in March, driven by higher global oil prices. Indian refiners imported 1.78 million barrels per day (mb/d) of crude oil from Russia, surpassing imports from China a...

Indian Oil's Q4 profit declines sharply to ₹4,838 crore, with revenue at ₹2,19,876 crore. Declares a final dividend of ₹7 per share. Operating margin reduces to 3.05%. LPG cylinders sale loss affects overall profit.

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Dr. Fereidun Fesharaki highlights the shifting dynamics in the global refining and energy markets, emphasizing the growth potential in Asia, particularly India, and the geopolitical factors influencing the oil market's stability. He says: "Up to a m...

China imported 1.82 million barrels a day (mb/d) of Russian crude by sea in March, a third more than India's 1.36 mb/d, according to energy cargo tracker Vortexa. China also receives Russian oil through pipelines.India's monthly imports of seaborne ...