CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Extending from Bina refinery in Madhya Pradesh to Panki in Kanpur, the project has been built at a cost of over Rs. 1, 500 crore. The multiproduct pipeline project will help the region access petroleum products from the Bina refinery. Modi will also be the chief guest of the 54th Convocation of IIT Kanpur.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 356 Km long Bina Refinery (Madhya Pradesh)- POL Terminal at Panki (Kanpur, UP) Multiproduct pipeline project ( capacity of 45 million metric tonnes per annum) with an outlay of Rs 1524 crore (Rs. 1227 crores in UP and Rs. 297 crores in MP).

Detailed explanation-3: -to the nation. • The 356 km pipeline will cater to demand of petroleum products from northern states. including UP, Bihar and Southern Uttarakhand. • Established at the cost of Rs 1, 524 crore, the pipeline will be operated by BPCL.

Detailed explanation-4: -It was a very special day for the employees of Bharat Oman Refineries Limited (BORL) when the Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh visited Bina, Madhya Pradesh on 20th May to dedicate the new Refinery to the nation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Haldia Panagarh LPG Pipeline Project (HPPL) 215 km, 10” dia LPG Pipeline from Haldia to Panagarh originating from HALL LPG Import & Storage facility, Haldia to HPCL LPG Bottling Plant at Panagarh, West Bengal. The project is expected to complete by 2025.