MRPL Commissions State-of-the-Art Bitumen Production Train
With an annual capacity of 1,50,000 metric tons (TMT), this new unit doubles MRPL's Bitumen production capacity, strengthening its role as a key enabler of India's road infrastructure growth, a crucial pillar for the nation’s economic progress.
MRPL Commissions State-of-the-Art Bitumen Production Train
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) proudly announces the commissioning of its new Bitumen production train, powered by cutting-edge ‘Biturox’ technology from global leaders Pörner, Austria, and engineered by Engineers India Limited.
With an annual capacity of 1,50,000 metric tons (TMT), this new unit doubles MRPL's Bitumen production capacity, strengthening its role as a key enabler of India's road infrastructure growth—a crucial pillar for the nation’s economic progress.
India’s extensive road network, vital to its development strategy, relies heavily on high-quality Bitumen. Addressing the challenges of imported Bitumen, quality inconsistencies and performance issues, MRPL’s new facility delivers locally produced, superior-grade VG40 Bitumen, with the flexibility to produce VG30 and other grades as required.
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By producing top-quality Bitumen locally in Mangalore, MRPL ensures India's road builders have reliable, high-performance materials to construct durable and sustainable roads, particularly in regions with heavy rainfall.
Shri BHV Prasad, Executive Director (Projects), MRPL, shared: "With this milestone, MRPL is proud to contribute to the region's infrastructure growth story. Our world-class facility, driven by advanced technology and commitment to quality, positions us to support India’s growing road construction needs with superior-grade Bitumen.”
With its strategic location in Mangalore, MRPL is now better equipped to meet the demands of India’s road construction industry, fueling the nation’s progress, one road at a time.