The crude oil with low sulphur from Bombay High, imported crude with low sulphur from Nigeria, and crude with high sulphur from Middle East Countries are processed at this refinery.
The original refinery configuration had one primary Atmospheric Vacuum unit and the secondary units were the Vis-breaker Unit, Bitumen Unit, Sulphur Recovery unit and Fluidized Catalytic cracking Unit. Gradually Mathura Refinery in Uttar Pradesh made certain changes to follow the strict product specification that arised due to environmental considerations. The secondary units such as Once Through Hydro-cracker unit (OHCU), Catalytic Reforming Unit (CRU), MS quality up gradation,Diesel hydro de-sulphurisation Unit, (DHDS), new Sulphur Recovery unit (SRU), DHDT etc were integrated in the refinery configuration. This changes in the configuration of the Refinery were made so that there is minimal impact on the environment.
Mathura Refinery has taken a number of initiatives to save the environment, public health and also to preserve the national monuments in and around the city of Mathura. A lot of research has been done to produce more and more clean fuels that would have minimal negative effect on the environment. Mathura refinery has been producing highly eco-friendly petrol and diesel for the NCT, NCR and Agra region. The Refinery enjoys the distinction of being the first refinery in India capable of producing 100% auto fuels that meets Euro - III norms.
Last Updated on : 09/05/2013
