PM Modi praises HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility at Vizag refinery, calling it a major step towards India’s energy security

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ,( PM 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.

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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 https://t.co/RtUCMHPkD4

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 6, 2026

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

@HardeepSPuri”