Q1. With reference to the Pachpadra refinery fire of April 21, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The fire originated in the Crude Distillation Unit of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited complex in Balotra district. 2. The cabinet-approved revised cost of the project is ₹79,459 crore and its scheduled commercial operation date is July 1, 2026. 3. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited holds 74% and the Government of Rajasthan 26% in the HRRL joint venture. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
All three statements are correct. The fire on April 21, 2026 originated in the Crude Distillation Unit of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited complex in Balotra district. The cabinet revised the project cost to ₹79,459 crore and the scheduled commercial operation date is July 1, 2026. HPCL holds 74% and the Government of Rajasthan 26% in the HRRL joint venture.