Fire at HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Pachpadra Brought Under Control

Mumbai: A fire incident was reported on Tuesday afternoon at the refinery complex of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd. (HRRL) located in Pachpadra, near Balotra, Rajasthan. The incident occurred at approximately 1:55 pm in the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) section of the facility.

Cause Appears Linked to Hydrocarbon Leakage

According to preliminary information, the fire appears to have been triggered by the leakage of hydrocarbons from a valve or flange within the heat exchanger circuit. The blaze remained localized within the heat exchanger stack area of the CDU section.

Swift Emergency Response Prevents Casualties

The refinery’s emergency response team acted immediately and successfully brought the fire under control with support from local administration authorities. Officials confirmed that no loss of life or injuries were reported.

As a precautionary measure, the CDU, Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU), and all other units within the CDU section were swiftly isolated. Authorities confirmed that all units are structurally safe and remain unaffected. No other sections of the refinery sustained damage.

Investigation Underway

A team comprising internal and external experts has begun a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire and assess any operational impact on the unit.

HRRL expressed gratitude to the Government of Rajasthan for its prompt support during the emergency response.

Operations and Safety Review

While the situation has been stabilized, further technical assessment will determine the timeline for restoration and ensure all safety protocols are reinforced.