Barauni refinery

Barauni refinery is one of the biggest oil refineries in India. It is located in the Begusarai district of Bihar at Barauni. The refinery is managed and controlled by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC). Barauni Refinery was built in collaboration with Soviet Union at a cost of Rs. 49.40 crore. The operation in the refinery began in July 1964. By November 1967, the initial capacity was expanded from 2 MMTPA (million metric ton per day) to 3 MMTPA. The present capacity of the refinery is 6.00 MMTPA.