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PM lauds Commissioning of Residue Upgradation Facility at Visakh Refinery

PM lauds Commissioning of Residue Upgradation Facility at Visakh Refinery

06 Jan, 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today lauded the successful commissioning of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's (HPCL) Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at the Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh, describing it as a decisive leap in Bharat's journey toward energy security and self-reliance.

The Prime Minister emphasized that this state-of-the-art facility adds momentum to the nation's efforts to boost energy independence, aligning with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Responding to a post by Union Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri on X, Shri Modi said:

"This state-of-the-art facility adds momentum to our efforts towards boosting energy security, thus becoming Aatmanirbhar in this sector.

@HardeepSPuri"

This state-of-the-art facility adds momentum to our efforts towards boosting energy security, thus becoming Aatmanirbhar in this sector. @HardeepSPuri https://t.co/RtUCMHPkD4

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 6, 2026
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