Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd reported that a fire at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery was localized to six heat exchangers. Restoration is expected to take 3-4 weeks, with the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) restarting in late May 2026. Trial production of LPG, MS, HSD, and Naphtha is anticipated to begin within the same month.
Hindustan Petroleum reported a fire at its HRRL joint venture refinery's CDU section on April 20, 2026. The fire was localized and controlled with no casualties. As a result, the refinery's scheduled dedication by the Prime Minister was postponed. Financial and operational impacts are currently being assessed.