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HPCL to restart Rajasthan refinery crude unit in May after April fire damage stayed limited
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Published on 26 April 2026
Fire hit only six exchangers, HPCL says
HPCL says its Rajasthan refinery’s Crude Distillation Unit will restart in May after an April 20 fire. The company reports investigations found the blaze was contained, confined to the heat exchanger stack and affecting only six exchangers along with related auxiliary equipment, aligning with its earlier assessment and paving the way for recovery plans.
- HPCL targets May restart for the Rajasthan CDU
- Investigations say the April 20 fire was contained
- Only six heat exchangers and related auxiliary units were affected
- Earlier assessments were largely confirmed by detailed checks
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