New Delhi: Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has signed a long-term agreement with Numaligarh Industries LLP (NIL) for the supply of approximately 33 thousand metric tonnes per annum (TMTPA) of Carbon Monoxide (CO). The agreement was signed on November 11, 2026, at NRL’s New Delhi Coordination Office.
Under the agreement, NRL will supply Carbon Monoxide to NIL following the required infrastructure additions at its Hydrogen Generation Unit. NIL will use the supplied gas to establish a fine chemicals manufacturing plant at Numaligarh.
The agreement marks an important step towards strengthening the downstream chemical industry and promoting industrial development around NRL’s operations.
NRL to Supply 33 TMTPA of Carbon Monoxide
As part of the long-term arrangement, NRL will supply approximately 33 TMTPA of Carbon Monoxide after completing the necessary infrastructure additions at its Hydrogen Generation Unit.
The supply agreement will provide the required raw material for NIL’s proposed fine chemicals plant at Numaligarh. The project is expected to support the development of downstream chemical manufacturing and create additional industrial opportunities in the region.
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Agreement Signed in the Presence of NRL Managing Director
The agreement was signed by Jyoti B. Sarma, Chief General Manager (Marketing and Business Development), NRL, and Rahul Goyal, Managing Partner, Numaligarh Industries LLP.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Bhaskar Jyoti Phukan, Managing Director of NRL.
The long-term partnership reflects the companies’ efforts to strengthen industrial collaboration and promote value addition through the utilisation of refinery-related streams.
Project to Promote Economic Growth and Support Net Zero Target
The proposed fine chemicals plant is expected to enhance stream valorisation by creating additional value from industrial resources.
The project is also expected to encourage downstream industrial activity, support regional economic growth and generate employment opportunities in and around Numaligarh.
Furthermore, the initiative aligns with NRL’s long-term sustainability vision and its target of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2038.
The agreement represents a significant milestone in NRL’s efforts to expand downstream chemical activities while supporting industrial development and sustainable growth.
About Numaligarh Refinery Limited
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) is a leading oil refining company based in Assam. It operates the Numaligarh Refinery and is focused on refining, petroleum products and expansion of its energy infrastructure. NRL is a Navratna public sector enterprise and plays an important role in meeting the energy requirements of Northeast India while supporting regional economic development.
