Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) has become the first oil firm to start supplies of ethanol-blended petrol in the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh region. The fuel to the Ladakh region is supplied from its Leh depot, situated at an altitude of 11,500 feet. Conquering the fuel requirement at such high altitude / low temperature and duly backed by robust quality checks, HPCL has become the first oil marketing company in the country to launch ethanol-blended petrol in Ladakh region.
The government has mandated oil companies to mix ethanol in petrol to help cut emissions and reduce oil import bill. A target of mixing 20 per cent ethanol in petrol has been set for 2025.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation operates two major refineries producing a wide variety of petroleum fuels and Specialties. The Company also owns and operates the largest lube refinery in the country producing lube base oils of international standards.
Company Name | CMP |
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Reliance Industries | 2928.15 |
Indian Oil Corp. | 168.95 |
BPCL | 589.75 |
HPCL | 480.30 |
MRPL | 223.25 |
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