BPCL Secures 55% Crude for Oct Amid Hormuz Blockage
NEWZA Editorial Team••Source: MoneyControl
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BPCL has secured 55% of its October crude oil requirement and expects to lock the rest shortly.
Spot market accounts for ~60% of September procurement; price premiums and under‑recoveries on fuel sales are rising.
Bina refinery expansion will boost capacity from 7.8 to 11 MMTPA, slated for completion in May 2028.
Crude Oil Procurement Amid Geopolitical Tensions BPCL announced that it has secured up to 55 % of its crude oil requirement for October, even as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and West‑Asian tensions persist. The company completed its September procurement, sourcing nearly 60 % of supplies from the spot market after the Strait’s closure. While term contracts provide limited volumes, BPCL has successfully filled the shortfall with spot cargoes. However, the price and premiums of landed crude have risen sharply, leading to significant under‑recoveries on petrol, diesel, and cooking gas sales.
Russian Oil and New Supply Sources Chairman Sanjay Khanna highlighted that BPCL imports 35‑45 % of its crude from Russia. With the US Senate’s Lindsey O. Graham Act potentially imposing 100 % sanctions on India and its allies for buying Russian oil, BPCL faces a challenge in meeting national demand. To mitigate this risk, the company is exploring supplies from diverse geographies and increasing purchases from newer sources while monitoring the evolving sanctions landscape.
Bina Refinery Expansion BPCL is advancing the expansion of its Bina refinery in Madhya Pradesh. The project will raise the refinery’s capacity from 7.8 million tonnes per annum (MMTPA) to 11 MMTPA, with completion targeted for May 2028. This upgrade aims to bolster domestic refining capacity and reduce reliance on imported refined products amid volatile global oil markets.
Topics:#BPCL#Crude Oil#Strait of Hormuz#Oil Procurement#Refinery Expansion
