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Download Solution PDFAs of 2022, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of the Government of India, how many oil refineries are there in India in total?
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- According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of the Government of India, there are 23 oil refineries in India as of 2022.
- These refineries are a mix of both public sector and private sector enterprises.
- The oil refineries are strategically located across different states to cater to the energy needs of the country.
- India's oil refining capacity plays a crucial role in ensuring energy security and meeting the domestic demand for petroleum products.
Additional Information
- The first oil refinery in India was established in Digboi, Assam, in 1901.
- Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) are some of the major public sector companies operating oil refineries in India.
- Reliance Industries Limited and Nayara Energy are key private sector players in the oil refining sector.
- India is not only self-sufficient in refining petroleum products but also exports a significant amount of its refined products to various countries.
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