Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (MRPL) is a leading petroleum refining company and a Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). It operates as a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. Located in Katipalla, near Mangaluru in Karnataka, MRPL benefits from its proximity to major port facilities, robust logistics infrastructure, and industrial clusters. Its strategic positioning supports efficient crude imports and wide-scale product distribution, reinforcing its role in the national energy supply chain.

Incorporated in 1988, MRPL was initially promoted as a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) and Indian Rayon and Industries (IRIL) of the A.V. Birla Group. The vision was to establish a grassroots refinery to meet the energy demands of the southern region of India. Commercial operations began in 1996, with a refining capacity of 3.69 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA). A major turning point occurred on March 28, 2003, when ONGC acquired the A.V. Birla Group’s equity stake and infused fresh capital of Rs 600 crore. This strategic move led to MRPL becoming a majority-owned subsidiary of ONGC, enabling it to embark on a path of modernization, capacity enhancement, and operational excellence.

MRPL currently operates a technologically advanced refinery, making it one of the most versatile and complex refineries in India. The plant is capable of processing a diverse slate of crudes - from light to heavy, sweet to sour - across a wide API gravity range of 24 degree to 46 degree. The refinery produces high-value distillates and fuels compliant with Bharat Stage-VI and other grades, addressing both domestic and international market needs.

Business area of the company

The company is engaged in the business of refining of crude oil and marketing of related products. 

Products and services:

• Retail Sales
• Retail Sale Price
• Consumer Sale
• Petrochemicals Sale

Awards and Recognition

2011-12

• State Gold award for excellence in exports (Non-SSI) for 2000-2001
  
• Conferred Star Trading House status on September 21, 2001.
  
• ‘Certificate of Merit’ for Energy conservation performance in 2001, by Ministry of Power
  
• State Gold award for excellence in exports (Non -SSI) for 2001-2002
  
• IS0 14001:2004 certification by TUV Rheinland.
  
• Export award from Kanara Chamber of Commerce for 2002-2003.
  
• ISO:9002 certification on December 1999 and was re-certified ISO 9001:2008.
  
• Oil Conservation Award from Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on January 31, 2003.

2012-13

• MRPL has been upgraded from Schedule ‘B’ to Schedule ‘A’ company.
  
• MRPL has bagged the coveted Petrofed Award, 2012 “Refinery of the Year” for the commendable performance in production and operational efficiencies while meeting the norms of health, safety and environment protection.
  
• MRPL has won “Export Excellence Award, 2013” in Best Manufacturer - Exporter - large category- Gold by Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
  
• MRPL was conferred “State Export Excellence Award” for 2010-11 & 2009-10 Medium/Large category - - Gold by Government of Karnataka.
  
• MRPL has been rated “Excellent” in performance as per the MoU signed with ONGC for the year 2011-12 and 2012-13 (provisional).
  
• Managing Director, MRPL has won the “CEO with HR Orientation Award” in the Global HR Excellence Awards presented by Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad.
  
• MRPL was conferred with “BT-Star PSU Excellence Award, 2013” in Human Resource Management category (Miniratna /others).
  
• MRPL was awarded First Prize for outstanding performance in the area on Hindi Implementation for two consecutive years 2011-12 and 2012-13 by the Town Official Language Implementation Committee, Mangalore

2013-14

• Won the coveted Petrofed Award “Refinery of the Year-2012” for its commendable performance in production and operational efficiencies while adhering to the norms of health, safety and environment protection.
  
• Won the “Refinery of the Year” from Petrofed for the year 2011-12 for leading performance in production and operational efficiencies while meeting the norms of Health, Safety and Environment protection.
  
• Won the “Export Excellence Award, 2013” in Best Manufacturer / Exporter (large category) - Gold from the Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI).
  
• Secured the first prize for outstanding performance in the area of Hindi Implementation for the year 2012-13 by Town Official Language Committee(TOLIC), Mangalore.
  
• Secured the first prize in the Jawaharlal Nehru Centenary Awards for energy performance for the year 2011-12 & 2012-13 under the Refineries category having complexity of 6.0.
  
• Secured the first prize in the OGCF-2012 awards for Furnace/Boiler efficiency having heat duty more than 1000MM Kcal/hr.
  
• Won the “State Export Excellence Award” for 2012-13 & 2011-12 Medium/ Large category - Gold & Platinum respectively by Government of Karnataka.
  
• Won the award for “Best Fuel efficient Boiler operation” by the Department of Factories and Boilers on the occasion of 43rd National Safety Day celebration.

2014-15

• Won the “Export Excellence Award, 2014” in Best Exporter Award (Medium/large category) from the Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) for FY 2013-14
  
• Won the Silver at “Niryat Shree Award -2014” in the residual sector of the MSME at FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisation).
  
• MRPL has conferred the prestigious “Skoch Foundation Order - of-Merit Award” for the best project in the country.
  
• Vishnu Agrawal, Director Finance of MRPL was adjudged winner of the ‘BT-STAR Excellence Award in the category PSU- small,- DIRECTOR-FINANCE OF THE YEAR’ post a rigorous evaluation process by the Jury of the BT-Star Excellence Awards 2015.
  
• MRPL won the first prize for outstanding performance in the area of Hindi Implementation for the year 2014-15 for fourth consecutive year by TOLIC, Mangalore.

2015-16

• On 22nd January 2016 H. Kumar, Managing Director MRPL was conferred with the “Shrada- Top Rankers award (ICONIC TURN AROUND)” at the 17th National Management Summit on “Global Corporate battle – Raising the Performance Bar', at New Delhi.

2018-19

• Srishti Good Green Governance Award
  
• BML Munjal award
  
• Platinum Trophy at 18th Annual Green tech Environment Award
  
• SCOPE CC Excellence Award -2nd prize for ‘Best In-house Journal - English
  
• MRPL bags “Fieldcomm Group 2018 Plant of the Year” Global Award

2019-20

• Dun & Bradstreet PSU Award for being the Best Miniratna in ‘Manufacturing, Processing and Generation’ category
  
• 19th Annual Greentech Award 2019

2020-21

• MRPL won Silver Medal IGMC award
  
• Prestigious Patent Awarded to MRPL
  
• MRPL has Awarded a Patent for “OXIDATIVE TREATMENT OF REFINERY SPENT CAUSTIC”
  
• MRPL bagged Corporate Communication Awards for Covid contribution
  
• MRPL Bagged Corporate Communication Award For Best Event Management