Gujarat, already home to major refineries in Jamnagar (Reliance and Nyara Energy) and Vadodara (Indian Oil), is likely to gain another large facility.
Andhra Pradesh, too, has been pushing for a refinery since the state’s bifurcation in 2014, with the N Chandrababu Naidu-led government urging the Centre to deliver on its promise.
If successful, these projects could strengthen India’s energy security as well as ties with Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s largest oil exporters.
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