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Oil Spill at HPCL Refinery
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 07:32 AM
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A hydrocarbon oil spill occurred at the HPCL refinery in Balotara, but the company has confirmed that there was no fire and the situation is under control. Production at the refinery continues uninterrupted.
The HPCL refinery in Balotara experienced a hydrocarbon oil spill in its CDU unit. Fortunately, the company's prompt response and use of fire-water spray ensured that the situation was brought under control quickly. The refinery's operations have not been affected, and production is ongoing as usual. The incident has been contained without any injuries or damage to the surrounding area. The company has denied reports of a fire, stating that the situation was handled efficiently and safely.