{
  "id": 5549192,
  "title": "IndianOil Refineries to Build an Energy-Secure and Self-Reliant India, Says Director (Refineries) Arvind Kumar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/indianoil-refineries-to-build-an-energy-secure-and-self-reliant-india",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T11:18:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/indianoil-refineries-to-build-an-energy-secure-and-self-reliant-india-says-director-refineries-arvind-kumar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IndianOil Refineries Director Arvind Kumar addressed the 67th IndianOil Day celebrations on September 1, reflecting on the company's 66-year journey and its commitment to securing India's energy needs. Kumar praised the teams for maintaining uninterrupted energy supply during the recent West Asia crisis and for boosting LPG production by 35%, reducing import dependence and enhancing domestic security. He urged employees to respond effectively to the evolving and complex operational environment, stating, \"We cannot choose the environment in which we operate. But we can choose how we respond to it.\"\n\nKumar highlighted the transformation of the refinery landscape, noting deeper integration with petrochemicals, a growing portfolio of specialty products, and the development of India's first 10 KTA Green Hydrogen Plant. He stressed that the refineries of the future must be more integrated, intelligent, energy-efficient, sustainable, and resilient. On this occasion, Kumar recognized excellence and commitment through the Suggestion Scheme Awards, Swachhata Awards, and Long Service Awards.\n\nIn addition to the event, Kumar visited The Blind Relief Association in Delhi as part of IndianOil's \"Smiles We Spread\" outreach initiative, interacting with visually impaired students and reaffirming the corporation's dedication to inclusive, accessible education.",
  "summary": "Mr Arvind Kumar, Director (Refineries), IndianOil, led the 67th IndianOil Day celebrations on September 1 at Refineries Headquarters, virtually joined by employees from across the Refineries Division. In his address, Mr Kumar reflected on IndianOil's 66-year journey and its enduring purpose of serving the nation and securing its energy needs. He commended teams for ensuring uninterrupted energy…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}