Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off XP100 from Digboi Refinery on New Year

DIGBOI: The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan green flagged the dispatch of first load of XP100 from the country's oldest operating refinery at Digboi formally on Friday in Digboi. Pradhan also rolled out the second phase of Indian Oil's world class premium grade petrol (Octane 100) branded as XP100.

"Indian Oil's branded XP100 was rolled out today in seven more cities, including Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Indore, and Bhubaneswar," said Kishore Dutta, the DGM Corporate Communication IOC AOD Digboi, adding, "The minister had launched XP100 earlier and he rolled out the first phase a month ago on December 1, 2020 at selected outlets in 10 Indian cities." This advanced petrol produced from Digboi Refinery will cater to the needs of retail outlets in cities located in the north-eastern region.

"Digboi Refinery started the fuel revolution in the country over a hundred years back, and this very refinery today has produced the most superior form of petrol in the country. This would go down as a watershed movement in the India's energy journey," said Dharmendra Pradhan.

"India is part of an exclusive club of countries globally where petrol with 100 or higher-octane number is sold. XP100 has reiterated our commitment for providing better energy solutions to all. XP100 has been developed indigenously and is in line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and our Prime Minister's Energy Vision,", said the minister during his address at the ceremony.