FAQs
1. About the Company [General info]
HMEL was incorporated in 2007 to strengthen India’s refining and petrochemical infrastructure.
HMEL operates the Guru Gobind Singh Refinery in Bathinda, Punjab, while its corporate office is located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
HMEL is a public limited company.
No, HMEL is not a listed company.
HMEL is promoted by HPCL and Mittal Energy Investments, making it a strategic public-private partnership.
HMEL is jointly owned by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Mittal Energy Investment Pte Ltd, Singapore, each holding a stake of about 49% with the balance being held by Indian Financial Institutions.
Mr. Prabh Das is the Managing Director & CEO of HMEL. He has been a driving force behind the company’s formation and has been at the helm of HMEL’s growth story since its inception in July 2007.
2. Operations & Business
HMEL produces Bharat Stage-VI compliant transportation fuels viz, Motor Spirit & High-Speed Diesel besides, Aviation Turbine Fuel, LPG, Naphtha, Mineral Turpentine Oil, Hexane and other petroleum products. It is also one of the largest producers in India for polymers Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE), which are used across multiple industries.
HMEL supports India’s growing fuel and petrochemical demand and contributes to strengthening the country’s energy security.
HMEL has entered in the burgeoning Indian fuel retail business with the launch of a new generation of AI-enabled energy stations and plans to roll out an extensive fleet of energy stations across the country.
Key Products Manufactured by HMEL
- Refined Petroleum Products
- High-Speed Diesel
- Motor Spirit (Petrol)
- Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF)
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- Petrochemicals (Polymers)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Impact Copolymer
- Random Copolymer
- Specialty Terpolymer
- Homo-Polymer
- Polyethylene (PE)
- High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) – Various Grades
- Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) – Various Grades
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Cyclosure (Circular Polymers)
- Sustainable, recycled polymer solutions developed under HMEL’s circular economy initiative
- Supports eco-friendly and responsible plastic usage
- Biofuels & Others
- 1st Generation Bio-ethanol
- Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS)
- Food-Grade Carbon Dioxide
- Chemicals
- Benzene
- Carbon Black Feedstock
- Specialized Petrochemical Products
HMEL’s Integrated Refinery-Petrochemical Complex ‘Guru Gobind Singh Refinery’ at Bathinda, Punjab comprises of an 11.3 MMTPA (Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum) Crude Oil Refinery and a 1.2 MMTPA Multi-Feed Cracker along with 1.2 MMTPA Polyethylene (PE) and 1.0 MMTPA Polypropylene (PP) Plants. Additionally, it also operates a 1017 km long crude pipeline from Gujarat to Punjab along with associated facilities.
Yes, HMEL operate a 1017 km long crude pipeline, storage terminals, and logistics infrastructure supporting refinery operations.
HMEL’s products power a wide spectrum of the economy, supporting everything from households to large-scale industries. Key sectors that rely on HMEL offerings include:
- Packaging and FMCG
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Healthcare and Consumer Goods
- Infrastructure and Construction
- Personal Care & Houseware
HMEL follows international manufacturing standards and advanced refining technology to ensure high-quality petroleum and petrochemical products.
HMEL has set a clear and ambitious roadmap to become net carbon positive by 2040, well ahead of prevailing national and global targets. This commitment is anchored in four strategic pillars:
- Adoption of Renewable Energy
- Feed and Fuel Switches
- Enhanced Energy Efficiency Through Digitization
- Innovative Offsets
3. Careers, Partnerships & Stakeholder Information
Yes, HMEL provides career opportunities in engineering, operations, research, corporate functions, and technical services.
Businesses can explore vendor registration, procurement opportunities, and strategic partnerships through the official HMEL website.
4. CSR, Community & Social Responsibility
HMEL contributes to community development through initiatives in:
- Livelihood & Sustainable Development
- Education Development
- Promoting Sports, Arts, & Culture
- Community Health and Hygiene
- Community Infrastructure and Environment
- Skill Development
HMEL conducts livelihood enhancement programmes, promotes education and healthcare access, and supports sustainable rural development.
5. Contact & Support
HMEL can be contacted through its corporate office, official website, or email support for general, business, or investor queries.
Official updates, press releases, and corporate announcements are available on the HMEL website.
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