BPCL refinery project progressing at a brisk pace

THE setting up of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) refinery at Ramayapatnam coast is progressing at a brisk pace with land acquisition and project planning moving forward swiftly.

- D SURENDRA KUMAR @Nellore

The refinery, with a proposed investment of ₹95,000 crore, requires 6,000 acres of land, and officials have initiated steps to acquire an additional 10,000 acres to support future expansion.

As part of the process, the State government has issued a declaration for acquiring 677.49 acres at Chevuru village.

The move signals the State's commitment to fast-tracking industrial growth in the region.

Recently Industries and Commerce Secretary N Yuvraj and District Collector O Anand conducted an inspection of land near Ramayapatnam Port, assessing potential sites for port-based industries.

The team visited Alagayapalem, where they reviewed agricultural lands, and Karedu lake irrigation capacity.

During the inspection, Yuvraj enquired whether the lake was rain-fed or linked to a project.