Mangaluru Refinery (MRPL)
MRPL's 300,000 b/d (15 million tonne a year) refinery near Mangaluru, India. A high-pressure cold separator in the coker hydrotreater ruptured on September 30, 2026, killing one worker; cause not yet established.
Record verified against agent research 2026-10-01 (Reuters via Hydrocarbon Processing; IANS; OilPrice.com). Tracked since 2026-10.
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Cold separator ruptures in the coker hydrotreater; one worker killed, nine injured
MRPL said a cold separator operating at high pressure in the coker hydrotreater unit ruptured and the ensuing fire was brought under control, with the rest of the refinery operating normally. Mangaluru's Deputy Commissioner said one electrician was killed and nine workers injured, and that the cause is yet to be ascertained.
MRPL withdraws three spot export tenders for diesel, jet fuel and reformate
MRPL notified buyers it had withdrawn tenders to export diesel, jet fuel and reformate later in October, per three company notices seen by Reuters. OilPrice.com reports MRPL had planned to run the refinery above 100 percent of capacity through March 2027.