Ratnagiri refinery

With a 60 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) capacity, RRPCL is a joint venture comprising Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), and three state-owned oil marketing companies

The future of $70 billion Maharashtra refinery in limbo

1 min read . 28 Nov 2019

Saudi Aramco and Adnoc will jointly own 50% of the refinery, with the remaining 50% being owned by the Indian Oil, HPCL and BPCL. (Bloomberg)

Saudi Aramco-backed Ratnagiri refinery may be shifted to Raigad

2 min read . 11 Jul 2019

Farmers in Ratnagiri feared that a refinery project there may damage flora and fauna in the region, and affect Alphonso mango and cashew plantations.

Ratnagiri refinery may now come up in Maharashtra's Raigad

2 min read . 21 Feb 2019

A file photo of a Saudi Aramco refinery. The Ratnagiri refinery is to be built with investments from Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)

Modi's poll math puts at risk Ratnagiri refinery with Saudi Aramco, Adnoc

2 min read . 19 Feb 2019

After protests, land acquisition has been stopped for the refinery at the proposed site at Nanar. (Reuters)

Maharashtra to move planned Ratnagiri refinery after farmers protest

1 min read . 18 Feb 2019

Promoters use Panipat, Paradip refineries to sell Ratnagiri project to locals

4 min read . 14 Feb 2019

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the entire (land acquisition) process has been stayed. The state government has not acquired any land. Photo: Mint

Maharashtra puts land purchase for Saudi Aramco refinery on hold

1 min read . 29 Nov 2018

The NDA has maintained that the Ratragiri refinery project would bring huge benefits to the Konkan region of Maharashtra and the entire country. Photo: Bloomberg

Ratnagiri refinery: Indian Oil, others set up panel to settle land acquisition issues

2 min read . 24 Sep 2018

Indian Oil chairman Sanjiv Singh. The oil marketing company has projects worth ₹ 32,000 crore in various stages of execution. Photo: Mint

Indian Oil seeks nod to raise ₹20,000 crore through private placement of debentures

2 min read . 29 Aug 2018

Indian Oil to invest ₹ 1.75 trillion for expansion: Chairman Sanjiv Singh

3 min read . 05 Aug 2018

CM Devendra Fadnavis had told the legislative council that his govt was firm on building the refinery on the west coast.

Shiv Sena creates ruckus in Maharashtra assembly over refinery

2 min read . 11 Jul 2018

Maharashtra Congress chief and former chief minister Ashok Chavan.

Congress accuses Shiv Sena of not honouring pledge on Ratnagiri refinery

2 min read . 26 Jun 2018

Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC). Photo: Bloomberg

Adnoc ties up with Aramco for refinery in Ratnagiri

3 min read . 25 Jun 2018

Post Adnoc’s acquisition of a 25% stake, Saudi Aramco and IOC will hold 25% each in the Ratnagiri refinery, while 12.50% each will be held by HPCL and BPCL. Photo: Bloomberg

Adnoc may pick up 25% stake in Ratnagiri refinery from Saudi Aramco

3 min read . 21 Jun 2018

India has been seeking Saudi investment in its infrastructure sector. Saudi Aramco tied up with a consortium of Indian state-run firms to set up the Ratnagiri refinery for $44 billion.

Saudi Arabia’s PIF looks to invest in India’s infrastructure sector

2 min read . 14 Jun 2018

State-owned refiners Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum will together own 50% of the Ratnagiri refinery.

After Saudi Aramco, ADNOC to buy into Ratnagiri refinery

2 min read . 12 May 2018

The offices of Ratnagiri refinery vandalised by MNS. The Ratnagiri oil refinery is being built over 15,000 acres and involves an investment of Rs3 trillion by Saudi Aramco and state-run oil companies led by Indian Oil. Photo: PTI

Maharashtra: Congress, NCP back protests against Ratnagiri oil refinery

2 min read . 18 Apr 2018

A file photo of Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray (left) with Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Photo: HT

Uddhav Thackeray meets Devendra Fadnavis, opposes Ratnagiri refinery project

2 min read . 16 Feb 2018