New Delhi: Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has been honored with the ‘Efficient Refinery of the Year’ award at the 9th Global Refining & Petrochemicals Congress (GRPC) 2025, held on July 10–11 in New Delhi. The award was conferred by the Energy and Climate Initiatives Society (ENCIS) of India, acknowledging NRL’s exceptional commitment to sustainability, operational efficiency, and innovation in the downstream petroleum sector.
This year’s GRPC, themed “The Next Horizon: Innovations for a Downstream 2030, Low-Carbon Future,” provided a high-impact platform for global thought leaders, energy executives, and innovators to collaborate on strategies that promote sustainable growth while addressing climate imperatives.
Driving the Future of Downstream
More than a traditional industry meet, GRPC2025 positioned itself as a transformative movement—urging companies to break conventional boundaries and embrace responsible industrial practices in line with global decarbonization goals. The two-day event witnessed rich exchanges on refining technologies, petrochemical advancements, digital integration, and green transition strategies.
NRL’s recognition is seen as a strong endorsement of its long-standing efforts to integrate sustainability into core operations. From reducing carbon emissions and optimizing resource utilization to investing in cutting-edge technologies, the refinery continues to push the frontier of what’s possible in eco-conscious refining.
NRL’s Industry Impact
Located in Assam and a key player in India’s oil and gas landscape, Numaligarh Refinery has consistently demonstrated leadership in performance metrics such as energy intensity, safety standards, and clean fuel production. This award cements its role as a benchmark refinery for energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable operations in South Asia.
About NRL
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), a Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna-I CPSE, is a public sector oil refinery under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, according to a company profile. It was incorporated on April 22, 1993, and is a subsidiary of Oil India Limited, with 69.63% shareholding. NRL’s main function is crude oil refining and the marketing of petroleum products.
