MRPL flags off first toluene parcel

MRPL flags off first toluene parcel

By: ICN Bureau

Last updated : January 16, 2025 7:54 pm



MRPL's entry into Toluene production is a pivotal move toward reducing India's dependency on imports


The first truck parcel of Toluene from Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) was flagged off by Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath, Managing Director of MRPL, at the Aromatic Complex within the Mangalore Special Economic Zone Limited (MSEZL).

The event was graced by the presence of Nandakumar Velayudhan Pillai, Director (Refinery), BHV Prasad, Executive Director (Projects), B. S udarshan, Executive Director, (Refinery) Yogish Nayak S, CFO and other senior Officers of MRPL, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey towards achieving self-reliance in chemical production.

The launch of MRPL's Toluene product was recently officiated by the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, during his visit to the refinery.

MRPL's entry into Toluene production is a pivotal move toward reducing India's dependency on imports and strengthening the nation's industrial and economic development.

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited MRPL Toluene Mangalore Special Economic Zone Limited Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri refinery

First Published : January 16, 2025 12:00 am