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Smoke Detected at HPCL's Barmer Refinery; Congress Accuses Haste in Launch
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 05:48 AM
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Smoke was spotted at the HPCL refinery in Barmer, Rajasthan, prompting Congress to blame the hurried inauguration. HPCL denies that a fire has broken out.
Smoke was reported at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) refinery in Barmer, Rajasthan, after the plant was recently inaugurated. The incident has drawn criticism from the opposition Congress party, which claims that the rushed launch led to safety oversights.
HPCL officials have stated that no fire has occurred and that the smoke is being investigated as part of routine checks. The company has not yet released a detailed explanation of the cause.
The refinery, a key asset in the region’s oil refining capacity, was opened earlier this year. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols during the commissioning of large industrial projects.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and no injuries have been reported. Further updates are expected as investigations continue.
HPCL officials have stated that no fire has occurred and that the smoke is being investigated as part of routine checks. The company has not yet released a detailed explanation of the cause.
The refinery, a key asset in the region’s oil refining capacity, was opened earlier this year. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols during the commissioning of large industrial projects.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and no injuries have been reported. Further updates are expected as investigations continue.