Indian Refiner HPCL Says It Doesn’t Need Russian Crude
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AI-PoweredIndian refiner HPCL has stated that it does not require Russian crude due to its unprofitability, despite US sanctions on Russia's major oil firms, allowing it to maintain its supply chain without major disruptions.
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Russian crude has accounted for a very small portion of supply for Indian state-run refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) as oil from Russia has not been economical to run at the refinery, HPCL chairman Vikas Kaushal said on the company’s earnings call. The call took place as Indian refiners are scrambling this week for alternative supply after the U.S. sanctions on Russia’s major oil firms. Russian crude has not been economical for HPCL regardless of grades, the executive said. Therefore, of all the crude…
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