Residue Hydrocracking-Based RUF: HPCL Adds Heavy Oil Conversion Capacity in Andhra Pradesh

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Residue Hydrocracking-Based RUF: HPCL Adds Heavy Oil Conversion Capacity in Andhra Pradesh

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Residue Hydrocracking-Based RUF: HPCL Adds Heavy Oil Conversion Capacity in Andhra Pradesh

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) commissions a state-of-the-art Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) in Andhra Pradesh. The RUF provides for heavy oil conversion capacity of 3.55 million metric tonnes per annum using advanced residue hydrocracking, making it relevant due to this commissioning.

Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) and Hydrocracking Technology:

Dimension Key Details
Capacity 3.55 million metric tonnes per annum.
Technology used in the facility Uses advanced residue hydrocracking.
Process type and use Catalytic process widely used in refineries to convert heavy oil fractions into high quality middle distillates and light products.
Products obtained Comprises diesel, naphtha and LPG (as light products) and high quality middle distillates.
Process description High molecular weight molecules are broken to form lighter compounds.
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With reference to a recently commissioned Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF), which organisation commissioned the facility?