IREP, KOCHI

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• This marks the successful culmination of the ₹16,504-crore Integrated Refinery Expansion project (IREP). 
  
  
• This project of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) was conceptualised to transform Kochi Refinery into the largest PSU Refinery in India with world class standards. 
  
  
• The IREP will meet the growing energy needs of South India by doubling the production of LPG & diesel and commencing production of feedstock for petrochemical projects in this plant. 
  
  
• India, which is the second largest refiner in Asia, is emerging a refinery hub with supply exceeding demand.