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HPCL Updates Recovery Timeline After Fire at HRRL Refinery
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🗓 24 Sep 2026, 02:02 PM
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HPCL said the fire at its HRRL refinery has been brought under control and outlined steps to restore operations, projecting a phased restart in the weeks ahead.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) issued a statement today confirming that the fire that broke out at its HRRL refinery has been contained. The company said fire‑fighting teams successfully extinguished the blaze and that a damage assessment is currently underway.
HPCL outlined its recovery plan, noting that critical units are being inspected and repaired where necessary. The firm indicated that it will adopt a phased approach to bring the refinery back to full capacity, with initial units expected to resume within the next few weeks.
The corporation assured stakeholders that safety protocols remain a priority and that it will keep the public informed of progress through regular updates.
No injuries were reported, and the surrounding community was not affected by the incident, according to the statement.
HPCL’s update comes as the company works to minimise disruption to fuel supply chains across the country.
HPCL outlined its recovery plan, noting that critical units are being inspected and repaired where necessary. The firm indicated that it will adopt a phased approach to bring the refinery back to full capacity, with initial units expected to resume within the next few weeks.
The corporation assured stakeholders that safety protocols remain a priority and that it will keep the public informed of progress through regular updates.
No injuries were reported, and the surrounding community was not affected by the incident, according to the statement.
HPCL’s update comes as the company works to minimise disruption to fuel supply chains across the country.