Reliance Industries is preparing to temporarily shut down certain processing units at its massive 660,000 barrels-per-day refinery for scheduled maintenance, according to a senior government official. The shutdown is expected to last around three to four weeks and will take place later this month.
The maintenance will include a crude distillation unit as well as several secondary processing units at the refinery. The facility is part of Reliance’s Jamnagar complex in Gujarat, one of the largest and most advanced refining hubs in the world.
Officials said the shutdown is planned after Nayara Energy resumes operations at its own refinery later in the month. This sequencing is intended to ensure smooth fuel supply across the domestic market and avoid any disruption during the maintenance period.
The maintenance activity is described as routine upkeep, aimed at ensuring operational efficiency and reliability of the refinery units. Sources indicated that the shutdown is part of planned maintenance cycles that large-scale refineries typically undergo.
Reliance operates one of the world’s biggest refining complexes, processing large volumes of crude oil into fuels and petrochemical products for both domestic consumption and exports. The Jamnagar site is a key contributor to India’s fuel supply chain.
According to officials, the shutdown is not related to any operational failure or emergency situation. Instead, it is a scheduled activity aligned with broader refinery management planning.
The timing of the maintenance is also coordinated with market conditions and other refinery operations in India. This helps maintain balance in fuel availability while large units undergo servicing.
Reliance has not issued an official public statement on the development. However, government sources confirmed that the plan has been discussed within the petroleum ministry framework.
The refinery’s maintenance is expected to conclude within three to four weeks, after which normal operations will resume.
Also Read: Vi names Kumar Mangalam Birla as non-executive Chairman