The ‘Gradual Olefins and Aromatic Technology’ of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) has won the Innovation Award 2024-25 for ‘Best Innovation in Research and Development in Refining Technology’ at the 28th Energy Technology Meet.

‘Gradual Olefins and Aromatic Technology’ is a crude-to-chemicals process developed indigenously by MRPL’s research and development team. A media statement said the technology underscores India’s growing capability to convert crude oil directly into high-value petrochemicals, thereby enhancing energy efficiency, reducing carbon intensity, and advancing the nation’s journey towards sustainable refining.

Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, presented the award during the ceremony organised under the aegis of the Centre for

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