Pachpadra refinery fire ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inauguration
India
A big fire broke out at the Pachpadra refinery in Rajasthan, just a day before Prime Minister Modi was set to inaugurate it.
The incident sent up massive smoke clouds.
This refinery is a joint project between HPCL and the Rajasthan government.
Pachpadra refinery project costs nearly ₹73,000cr
The fire was quickly brought under control and there were no injuries.
The Pachpadra refinery has been in the works for years: first launched in 2013 and relaunched by Prime Minister Modi in 2018. Its costs have soared to nearly ₹73,000 crore.
Once fully running, it will produce not just fuel but also key chemicals used for making plastics and auto parts, giving a big boost to local industry and jobs in Rajasthan.