Diesel production from the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery is set to commence this month, with the Rajasthan government initiating plans to maximize the use and marketing of refinery products within the state. Chief Secretary V. Srinivas said the move would help generate investment, employment and revenue opportunities while strengthening Rajasthan’s energy ecosystem.
Chairing a policy-level meeting, Srinivas described the refinery as a landmark project in which the state government holds a 26 percent stake. He said the facility will initially produce diesel and LPG, with annual diesel output expected to reach around 4 million metric tonnes at full operational capacity. To coordinate in-state marketing and distribution, the government has constituted a high-level committee under Additional Chief Secretary (Mines & Petroleum) Aparna Arora, with representatives from HPCL and relevant departments.
According to officials, the refinery is projected to produce about 1 million tonnes of petrol and 1 million tonnes of polypropylene annually, along with petrochemical products such as LLDPE, HDPE, benzene, toluene, butadiene and sulphur. The government is exploring avenues to create a strong domestic market for these products within Rajasthan.
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HPCL has proposed establishing around 300 petroleum distribution outlets across the state to support product marketing and distribution. Officials said the expansion of refining and retail infrastructure is expected to create employment opportunities, stimulate industrial activity and contribute to Rajasthan’s economic growth. The refinery is also setting up a solar power plant to meet a portion of its energy requirements.
