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MRPL Blast: Mangaluru Refinery Explosion, Production Capacity, and Company Details Revealed.
- •A massive explosion followed by a fire occurred on Wednesday at the CHT unit of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), causing panic among residents.
- •MRPL, a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has an annual capacity of 15 Million Metric Tons Per Annum (MMTPA), capable of processing approximately 1.5 crore tons of crude oil annually.
- •In FY 2023-24, MRPL's product mix included 45.10% High-Speed Diesel (HSD), 16.99% petrol (Motor Spirit), and 15.15% Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), along with other products like LPG, Polypropylene, and Bitumen.
- •The company exported approximately 60.39 lakh tons of products in FY 2024-25 and recorded an operational revenue of ₹1.09 lakh crore, despite a significant drop in net profit.
- •MRPL is focusing on expanding its retail presence, improving its refining process, and plans to expand its retail network in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Key Questions Answered
A massive explosion followed by a fire occurred in the CHT unit, specifically the Hydro Sulphur Treatment Unit, of the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) refinery located in Jokatte, Mangaluru.
MRPL was established in 1988, acts as a subsidiary of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), and holds an official capacity of 15 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA). However, the company processed close to 1.80 crore tons of crude oil in FY 2024-25, exceeding its stated capacity.
High-Speed Diesel (HSD) accounts for the largest share at about 45.10% in the product mix, followed by petrol (Motor Spirit) at 16.99%, and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) at 15.15%. The refinery also produces additional products including LPG, Polypropylene, and Bitumen.
