Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has secured 6,000 acres in Andhra Pradesh for its upcoming $11 billion refinery and petrochemical complex, expected to have a capacity of 180,000–240,000 barrels per day. The mega project will strengthen India’s refining capacity and create significant local employment. The refinery aims to start operations by 2029, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a southern energy hub. (Reuters)