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  Fire breaks out at refinery in Rajasthan day before inauguration by PM Modi, event postponed

  Rajasthan | April 20, 2026 23:43 IST

  A fire at the Pachpadra refinery in Rajasthan erupted just a day before its planned inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The incident triggered emergency action and raised concerns about safety arrangements ahead of the high-profile event.

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  Trump says US working closely with Venezuela to bring millions of barrels of oil to its refineries

  World | January 14, 2026 7:06 IST

  US President Donald Trump said that Venezuela has started supplying oil to the United States and added that the arrangement would have a direct impact on global energy markets, asserting that increased supply would help lower prices.

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  Massive fire erupts at Chevron's El Segundo refinery in California's Los Angeles | VIDEO

  World | October 03, 2025 13:43 IST

  A huge fire erupted at Chevron's El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles County following an explosion. Footage showed bright flames and smoke, though no injuries or evacuations have been reported. Authorities are investigating the cause.

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  Israeli drone strikes Iranian refinery facility in South Pars gas field, reports say

  World | June 14, 2025 23:40 IST

  An Israeli drone strike on Iran's South Pars gas field has sharply escalated Middle East tensions, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.

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  US imposes sanctions on Chinese refinery for buying Iranian crude oil amid ongoing trade war

  World | April 17, 2025 7:27 IST

  The Trump administration said that the sanctioned refinery in China's Shandong province received dozens of shipments of crude oil from Iran worth more than USD 1 billion. Officials also announced that several companies and vessels involved in the shipments were added to the sanctions list.

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  Nita Ambani pays tribute to Dhirubhai Ambani at 25th anniversary celebration of Jamnagar refinery

  Business | January 03, 2025 15:35 IST

  Reliance Industries celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Jamnagar Refinery, honouring Dhirubhai Ambani's vision and highlighting the refinery's global impact under Mukesh Ambani's leadership.

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  Indian Oil Corporation to invest over Rs 37,000 cr in Tamil Nadu

  Business | August 22, 2018 11:53 IST

  "The investments will be in pipeline expansion, construction of captive jetty, additional facilities for petrol and diesel handling, POL terminals," R. Sitharthan, Executive Director - Tamil Nadu and Puducherry said.

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  Modi in Rajasthan: In Barmer, PM says 'Garibi Hatao' was an attractive slogan for Congress

  India | January 16, 2018 14:46 IST

  Hitting out at the Congress, the prime minister said drought and the party travel hand-in-hand in Rajasthan.

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  Rajasthan: Congress claims PM Modi about to launch refinery inaugurated by Sonia four years ago

  India | January 15, 2018 23:18 IST

  Barmer refinery has been the subject of a political slugfest between the Congress and Rajasthan's ruling BJP.

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  IOCL, BPCL, HPCL join hands to set up India's biggest oil refinery

  December 07, 2016 21:10 IST

  State-run oil marketers IOCL, BPCL and HPCL on Wednesday signed an agreement to build India's biggest oil refinery at a cost of nearly Rs 2 lakh crore on the west coast.

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  Two workers killed, 6 injured in fire at Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery

  November 24, 2016 18:09 IST

  Two workers died and six others were injured after a fire broke out at the refinery complex of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in Gujarat’s Jamnagar today.

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  PM Modi regrets project delays under Congress rule

  Politics | February 07, 2016 19:47 IST

  Paradip (Odisha): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Indian Oil Corp's Rs 34,555 crore refinery here. The development has enabled IOC topple Reliance Industries as the country's largest oil refinery.Addressing the gathering on the

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  PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Indian Oil Corporation's Rs 34,555-crore Paradip refinery

  February 07, 2016 18:57 IST

  Paradip, Odisha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated to the nation Indian Oil Corp's Rs 34,555 crore refinery here, that has helped the state-owned firm overtake Reliance IndustriesBSE -0.17 % to again become country's top

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  Vedanta puts Lanjigarh alumina refinery expansion on hold

  May 18, 2014 20:57 IST

  New Delhi: Vedanta Resources has put on hold a five-fold expansion plan of its Lanjigarh refinery in Odisha even as it is mulling sourcing bauxite from other sources away from Niyamgiri Hills to feed existing

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  Refinery to help in Rajasthan's progress: Gehlot

  India | July 26, 2013 9:52 IST

  Jodhpur, Jul 26: Terming politicisation of proposed refinery at Barmer as “unfortunate”, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot yesterday said the plant would help in the state's progress.Everyone should welcome and support the project as it

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  Refinery blast kills 24 in Venezuela, dozens hurt

  World | August 25, 2012 22:30 IST

  Caracas, Aug 25: A huge explosion rocked Venezuela's biggest oil refinery early Saturday, killing at least 24 people and injuring more than 50 others in the deadliest disaster in memory for the country's key oil