1985
Key Metrics
3
MMTPARefining Capacity
1,640
KMCrude Oil Pipeline Network (PNCPL Length)
50
TMTAnnual Wax Production in India
50
%WAX Market Share in India
An Integrated Energy Company
Synergizing refining excellence, bio-fuels, cross-country pipelines, and green hydrogen initiatives.
Core Vertical
9.0 MMTPA Crude Distillation & Petrochemical Complex
NRL is carrying out its flagship 9 MMTPA Refinery Expansion Project at Numaligarh along with a 1,640 km Crude Oil Pipeline from Paradip Port to Numaligarh and a Crude Oil Import Terminal at Paradip.
- High Hydrocracker yield producing Euro-VI MS & HSD fuels
- Largest producer of Paraffin & Microcrystalline Wax in India
- Polypropylene (PP) Petrochemical Plant Integration
Market Leader
India's Largest Wax Producer — 50 TMTPA Capacity
NRL operates the country's most advanced Wax Hydro-finishing Unit (WHFU) and Wax Pastillation/Pelletisation Unit, producing high-purity Fully Refined Paraffin Wax and Microcrystalline Wax for domestic industries and global exports.
- 50% Market Share: Dominant market leadership across India for high-grade industrial and specialty wax
- "PRISTENE" Food-Grade Wax: BIS-certified Type-I food grade paraffin wax for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and packaging
- Global Export Reach: Exported to 38+ countries across the Americas, Africa, and Southeast Asia
Midstream Logistics
Paradip-Numaligarh Crude Pipeline & Product Links
Constructing a cross-country crude pipeline traversing 5 states from Paradip, Odisha to Numaligarh, Assam, securing raw crude feed for 9 MMTPA operations, along with Siliguri product pipeline extension.
- 1,640 km length with offshore SPM unloading facilities
- Hydrocarbon transportation efficiency & zero-loss logistics
- Product supply to North-East India, West Bengal & Bangladesh export link
Social Development
Community Engagement & CSR Initiatives
Touching lives and making a positive impact across North East India through healthcare, education, livelihood generation, environmental conservation, and infrastructure development under Project 'Sparsh'.
- Mobile Medical Units providing healthcare in rural Assam
- Skill development programs, PMKVY centers & women empowerment
- Sustainable drinking water and infrastructure for rural schools
Sustainability Journey
ESG Commitment
Through proactive ESG commitments, Numaligarh Refinery Limited embeds sustainability into the core of its energy operations. We balance industrial excellence with ecological preservation, community development, and transparent governance to ensure enduring value for future generations.
Environment
Ecological Care
Zero-discharge wastewater recycling, 70-hectare green belt, and non-illuminating ground flares safeguarding Kaziranga National Park.
Social
Community Uplift
Empowering North-East communities through mobile health units (Sparsh), youth skill development, and rural infrastructure.
Governance
Ethical Operations
ISO 14001 & ISO 50001 certified protocols, transparent public disclosures, and rigorous safety compliance across all units.
Services and Information
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Current Initiatives
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CSR
The core essence of our existence- to touch people’s lives and make a positive impact.
Day to Day Applications
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RTI Act 2005
To bring about transparency and promote accountability in every sphere of our activities
Public Schemes
Schemes available for the benefit of our stakeholders and public at large
Journals & Publications
Regular publications that reflect the core of our business and activities and help you to stay updated!
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About NRL
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) was established as a Company on 22nd April 1993 in accordance with the provisions made in the historic Assam Accord signed on 15th August 1985. NRL is a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of India.
The 3 MMTPA Refinery was dedicated to the nation by former Prime Minister of India Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 9th July, 1999. NRL has been able to display credible performance since commencement of commercial production in October 2000.
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OUR JOURNEY
Milestones that moved NRL forward.
A living timeline of ambition, expansion, resilience and reinvention.
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1989
Implementing Agency
1993
NRL Incorporated
1999
Dedicated to Nation
2000
Commercial Operations
2001
Subsidiary of BPCL
2003
Miniratna Status
2007
BCPL & DNPL JVs
2018
Bio-Refinery & IGGL
2019
Refinery Expansion
2019
Brahmaputra HDD
2021
OIL Majority Stake
2023
IBFPL Inauguration
2023
Schedule-A Status
2025
Assam Bio-Refinery
2025
Navratna Status
1985
Assam Accord
Assam Accord — Proposal for Numaligarh Refinery included in the historic Assam Accord signed in New Delhi as an economic package for Assam.
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