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Reliance Industries Ltd is set to undertake a scheduled maintenance shutdown at part of its Jamnagar refinery complex in Gujarat later this month, with the exercise expected to continue for three to four weeks. The shutdown will involve a crude distillation unit and certain secondary processing units at the company’s 660,000 barrels-per-day refinery catering primarily to the domestic fuel market. The maintenance programme is being staggered alongside refinery operations at Nayara Energy to avoid disruption in domestic fuel availability amid geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and pressure on global shipping routes. Government officials stated that refinery shutdowns across India are being coordinated to ensure uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and LPG while maintaining operational safety and equipment reliability.
Reliance Industries Ltd will begin a planned maintenance shutdown at part of its Jamnagar refinery complex in Gujarat later this month, as the company undertakes routine operational works at one of the world’s largest refining facilities. The temporary shutdown is expected to continue for approximately three to four weeks and will involve a crude processing unit along with select secondary refining units. Advertisement
The maintenance programme will affect the company’s 660,000 barrels-per-day refinery that primarily supplies fuels for the domestic market. Reliance operates two refineries at the Jamnagar complex with a combined refining capacity exceeding 1.2 million barrels per day, making it the largest refining hub globally.
According to government officials and industry sources, the shutdown has been scheduled to commence after Nayara Energy resumes operations at its Vadinar refinery in Gujarat, which is currently undergoing maintenance. The staggered scheduling is intended to ensure that multiple major refineries are not simultaneously offline, thereby avoiding any pressure on domestic fuel supplies.
Officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that periodic refinery shutdowns and turnarounds are a standard part of refinery operations, allowing companies to undertake inspections, repairs, equipment replacement and efficiency upgrades. Such exercises are considered necessary for operational safety and long-term plant performance.
The timing of the shutdown assumes significance amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and concerns regarding shipping movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy transit route. Indian authorities indicated that refinery maintenance schedules are currently being monitored carefully to ensure adequate fuel availability in the domestic market despite global supply-chain uncertainties.
Government officials also stated that the temporary shutdown at Jamnagar is not expected to affect domestic LPG availability because only selected units within the refinery complex will remain offline during the maintenance period. India currently remains self-sufficient in major transport fuels including petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel, reducing the likelihood of supply constraints during the turnaround exercise.
The Jamnagar refinery complex has historically played a critical role in both domestic fuel supply and exports of refined petroleum products. In recent years, the facility has also processed significant volumes of imported crude, including discounted Russian oil supplies redirected towards Asian markets following global sanctions and trade realignments.
The scheduled turnaround reflects the broader operational strategy adopted by Indian refiners to balance maintenance requirements with fuel supply management, particularly during periods of heightened global energy market volatility.
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