Prime Minister Lauds Commissioning Of Residue Upgradation Facility At Visakh Refinery.

New Delhi, Delhi, 6th of January, 2026 : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today lauded the successful commissioning of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (HPCL) Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at the Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh, describing it as a decisive leap in Bharat’s journey toward energy security and self-reliance.

The Prime Minister emphasized that this state-of-the-art facility adds momentum to the nation’s efforts to boost energy independence, aligning with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Responding to a post by Union Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri on X, Shri Modi said: “This state-of-the-art facility adds momentum to our efforts towards boosting energy security, thus becoming Aatmanirbhar in this sector.  @HardeepSPuri”

This state-of-the-art facility adds momentum to our efforts towards boosting energy security, thus becoming Aatmanirbhar in this sector. @HardeepSPuri https://t.co/RtUCMHPkD4

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 6, 2026

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