HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Construction work of compressed biogas plant in Kochi to be awarded shortly

Construction of a biogas plant in Kochi by BPCL Refinery to process waste and produce biogas for transportation.

The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024

Kerala Cabinet announces tie-up with BPCL to install compressed biogas plant fuelled by urban waste in Kochi

Kochi's organic waste problem to be addressed by BPCL's ₹150-crore biogas plant. Plant to process 150 metric tonnes of waste daily, provide energy & nutrient-rich fertilizer. Kerala government to supply power and water at subsidised rate. Plant to be completed in 15 months.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Kochi Corporation to hand over 10 acres to BPCL-Kochi Refinery for CBG plant

Kochi Corporation to give 10 acres to BPCL-Kochi Refinery for CBG plant. Agreement with KSIDC for waste-to-energy plant cancelled. BPCL to float bid for project. Biogas to be used by BPCL. Council seeks clarity on rejects from plant.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

One in four Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries took zero or one LPG cylinder refills last year despite ₹200 subsidy, RTI data reveals

In January 2018, a household could purchase a subsidised cylinder for ₹495.64; by March 2023, the same cylinder cost ₹903.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

India is starting to reach the limits of its Russian oil splurge

MUMBAI: From an island fort outside the heart of historic Mumbai, visitors can spot giant oil tankers unloading their cargoes to two refineries on the city’s southeastern coast.

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

Over 6k fuel stations to open in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: IOCL, BPCL and HPCL, the leading PSU oil marketing companies (OMCs), are set to open 6,609 new fuel station across Uttar Pradesh.

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2023

BPCL to set up plant in Kochi to make compressed biogas from garbage

The State government has arrived at an in-principle understanding with the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to set up a plant in Kochi to produce compressed biogas through waste processing.

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

Host of activities lined up in Telangana for Saksham 2023

A comprehensive plan has been drawn up by the participating companies — Indian Oil, HPCL, BPCL and GAIL — in partnership with Petroleum Conservation Research Association to reach out to various sections of society with activities to create awareness.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023

Moody's affirms stable ratings outlook for oil firms IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL

Moody's Investors Service has kept the outlooks on the ratings for three-oil refining and marketing companies -- Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) -- stable. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 21, 2023

Reliance, BPCL among buyers using UAE currency for Russian oil

Reliance Industries, Bharat Petroleum Corp and Nayara Energy are among Indian refiners using United Arab Emirates dirham to pay for some shipments of Russian crude as they navigate Western sanctions.

The Times of India · Feb 8, 2023