 Early Times Report
VADODRA/JAMMU, Feb 27: As part of the ongoing media tour organised by the Press Information Bureau, Jammu led by Director Ms. Neha Jalali, the visiting media delegation toured the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Refinery and the Amul Dairy in Gujarat.
At the IOCL Refinery, officials briefed the delegation on the refinery's operational capacity, refining processes, and its role in meeting the country's energy requirements. They were made aware of the overall functioning of IOCL, its development over the years and its diversification into other products.
Executive Director and Refinery Head, Sh. Biplob Biswas informed that the IOCL is one of the largest refineries in the country, playing an essential role in meeting the nation's growing energy requirements. He informed that in addition to conventional petroleum products, the refinery manufactures Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB), a key raw material used in the production of new-age detergents. It also caters to the requirements of the paint and adhesive industries, thereby supporting diverse sectors of the economy.
The team also visited the Acrylic Oxo Alcohol Plant at Dumad, which produces value-added products such as Butyl Acrylate and n-Butanol. Sh. Biswas informed that this 5,894 crore project was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2025. The plant utilises refinery by-product propylene to manufacture high-value petrochemicals, thereby reducing the country's dependence on imports for paints, coatings, adhesives and textile applications marking a significant milestone in India's journey towards petrochemical self-reliance. |
