CPCL Achieves Record Crude Throughput and Capacity Utilization in FY 2026

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CPCL) reported its highest-ever crude throughput of 11.71 million tonnes for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, achieving a remarkable capacity utilization rate of 112%. This milestone was driven by sustained operational excellence across its Manali refinery units, which ran smoothly despite planned maintenance stoppages. The company’s oldest crude refinery unit reached its best capacity to date, while secondary units, including the hydrocracker and fluid catalytic cracker (FCC), also saw improved performance due to better control of pressure and temperature parameters. Additionally, CPCL maintained its best-ever distillate yield, with valuable products such as petrol, diesel, kerosene, and aviation turbine fuel rising to approximately 80%, up from 78% in the previous fiscal year. A key strategic advantage cited was the flexibility in crude selection, facilitated by its parent company, Indian Oil, which procures crude in bulk. This access to over 160 types of crude allowed CPCL to efficiently produce specialized products like paraffin wax and lubricants. The achievement underscores the company's focus on energy efficiency and operational optimization within the Indian energy sector.