Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), on 30 March 2012, has received nod for the integrated refinery expansion project at Kochi in Kerala.

The Rs 14,225-crore project envisages expansion of BPCL Kochi refinery from 9.5 million tpa to 15.5 million tpa and also modernisation of the refinery to produce motor fuels meeting Euro IV/V quality specification.The entire residue from the expanded refining capacity of 15.5 million tpa will be upgraded to value added distillates and coke along with the project. BPCL also intends to produce polymer grade propylene from the project which can be used as raw material for a series of niche petrochemicals. The refinery will be able to process cheaper high sulphur crude oils once the project is implemented. The project is expected to be commissioned by December 2015. Currently, The company is awaiting environmental clearance for the project.

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