Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has been granted an European (EP) patent, along with M/s Sulzer (formerly M/s GTC Technology US, LLC).
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The journey started in 2011 at BPCL Mumbai Refinery with the introduction of the isomerization unit that disrupted the norm by co-producing hexane along with the other motor spirit blend components.
By installing a divided wall column in this unit, BPCL Mumbai Refinery has managed to save up to 27% more energy.
The unit has been co-producing hexane with world-class specifications, from ‘food grade’ hexane to ‘pharmaceutical’ and ‘polymer’ grade hexane, this unit has increased BPCL’s market share.
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This unit was also been awarded the ‘BPCL Chairman’s Award’ and the ‘Best Innovation in the Refinery Category’ in 2017, by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt. of India.
