ONGC is exploring a 200,000–240,000 bpd refinery project in Gujarat’s Jamnagar to support India’s refining expansion goals.

• Pre-feasibility study underway; project details remain confidential pending formal disclosure, company source indicates.
• India aims to become a global refining hub, expanding capacity as the world’s third-largest oil consumer and importer.
• New refinery would bolster ONGC’s downstream presence and enhance national energy infrastructure capabilities.