Numaligarh Refinery Limited Opens First Overseas Office in Dhaka
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) opens its first overseas office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| Inauguration | Inaugurated by Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, in the presence of NRL MD Bhaskar Jyoti Phukan. |
| Significance | Marks NRL's commitment to international expansion and stronger regional ties. |
| Friendship Pipeline Project | Jointly inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in March 2023. |
| Purpose | Designed to supply petroleum products to Bangladesh, with a capacity of 1 MMTPA of high-speed diesel. |
| Cost | Bangladesh portion constructed at over Rs 285 crore, funded by an Indian government grant. |
| Achievements | Exported 42 TMT of diesel worth USD 34 million (Rs 282 crore) to Bangladesh since inauguration. |
| Benefits | Enhances efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of cross-border diesel supply. |
| Bilateral Ties | Strengthens Indo-Bangladeshi energy relations, fostering mutual trust and collaboration. |
| Future Outlook | NRL's expansion reaffirms its commitment to regional cooperation, economic growth, and energy security. |