This document provides a 3 paragraph summary of a summer training project report submitted by Sachin Sharma for their BBA degree. The report details Sachin's summer internship project with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. The report includes sections on the company's mission and vision, history, products and services, refineries, board of directors, and corporate governance practices. The high-level summary is as follows:
The report provides details of Sachin Sharma's summer internship project with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) submitted for their BBA degree. It outlines HPCL's vision to be a world-class energy company and mission to become a fully integrated company in hydrocarbons.
1. A SUMMER TRAINING PROJECT REPORT
Summer internship project Hindustan petroleum
Submitted in partial Fulfillment of requirements for the award of Degree of
BBA
Submitted by:
SACHIN SHARMA
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Under the Guidance of
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MANIPAL UNIVERSITY JAIPUR
3. DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the project work entitled HINDUSTAN PETRILIUM
Submitted
to the MANIPAL UNIVERSIT (JAIPUR) is a record of an original work done by me under
the guidance of Mr. NARENDRA SINGH BHATI,Faculty Member, OFDEPARTMENT OF
COMMRCE
SACHIN SHARMA
REG.161001196
4. Acknowledgement
I am using this opportunity to express my gratitude to everyone who supported me throughout
the course of this BBA project. I am thankful for their aspiring guidance, invaluably constructive
criticism and friendly advice during the project work. I am sincerely grateful to them for sharing
their truthful and illuminating views on a number of issues related to the project.
I express my warm thanks to Mr. Narendra Singh Bhati for their support and guidance at
HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM
I would also like to thank my project external guide from the all the people who provided me
with the facilities being required and conductive conditions for my SIP project.
Thank you,
5. Introduction
Hindustan PetroleumCorporation Limited (HPCL)
Is an Indian state-owned oil and natural gas company with its headquarters at Mumbai,
Maharashtra. It has about 25% market-share in India among public-sector companies (PSUs) and
a strong marketing infrastructure.
The Government of India owns 51.11% shares in HPCL and others are distributed amongst
financial institutes, public and other investors. The company is ranked 367th on the Fortune
Global 500 list of the world's biggest corporations as of 2016.
On 19th of July 2017, the Government of India announced the acquisition of Hindustan
Petroleum Corporation by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.
Customer service: 1800 233 3555
Headquarters: Mumbai
CEO: Mukesh Kumar Surana (1 Apr 2016–)
Owner: Government of India (51.11%)
Revenue: 2.123 trillion INR (2015, US$33 billion)
6. HPCL is a Government of India Enterprise with a Navratna Status, and a Forbes 2000 and
Global Fortune 500 company. It had originally been incorporated as a company under the
Indian Companies Act 1913.
It’s CIN No. L23201MH1952GOI008858.
It is listed on the Bombay Stock exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), India.
HPCL owns & operates 2 major refineries producing a wide variety of petroleum fuels &
specialties, one in Mumbai (West Coast) of 7.5Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA)
capacity and the other in Visakhapatnam, (East Coast) with a capacity of 8.3 MMTPA. HPCL
also owns and operates the largest Lube Refinery in the country producing Lube Base Oils of
international standards, with a capacity of 428 TMT. This Lube Refinery accounts for over 40%
of the India's total Lube Base Oil production. Presently HPCL produces over 300+ grades of
Lubes, Specialities and Greases.
HPCL in collaboration with M/s Mittal Energy Investments Pte. Ltd.. is operating a 9 MMTPA
capacity Refinery at Bathinda with 49% equity in Punjab and also holds an equity of about
16.95% in the 15 MMTPA Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL).
HPCL has the second largest share of product pipelines in India with a pipeline network of more
than 3370 kms for transportation of petroleum products and a vast marketing network consisting
of 13 Zonal offices in major cities and 106 Regional Offices facilitated by a Supply &
Distribution infrastructure comprising Terminals, Pipeline networks, Aviation Service Stations,
LPG Bottling Plants, Inland Relay Depots & Retail Outlets, Lube and LPG Distributorships.
Consistent excellent performance has been made possible by highly motivated workforce of over
11,000 employees working all over India at its various refining and marketing locations. View
Past
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HPCL is committed to achieve the economic, ecological & social responsibility objectives of
sustainable development consistently through varied operations and activities. HPCL’s focus
areas are in the fields of Child Care, Education, Health Care, Skill Development & Community
Development, touching lives of weaker section of society.
7. Vision and Mission statement
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited is an Indian state-owned oil and natural gas company
founded in 1974.
Vision
The vision of Hindustan Petroleum is to be World Class Energy Company known for caring and
delighting the customers with high quality products and innovative services across domestic and
international markets with aggressive growth and delivering superior financial performance.
Mission
HPCL mission is to attain scale dimensions by diversifying into other energy related fields and
by taking up transnational operations. Along with its joint ventures, will be a fully integrated
company in the hydrocarbons sector of exploration and production, refining and marketing etc.
Facilities
Mumbai refinery - Fuel & Lubes
Vizag refinery - Fuel
Mangalore - MRPL
Batinda - HMEL
Lube, Grease & Specialities - State of art plant at Silvassa.
Lube & Grease mfg facility - Mazagaon, Mumbai
LPG storage Cavern - one of the biggest storage facility of LPG in Asia at Vizag - SALPG
Pipelines - MBPL, MPSPL, MDPL, VVSPL
Several Terminals & depots
Many LPG bottling plants
8. History of company
HPCL was incorporated in 1974 after the takeover and merger of erstwhile Esso Standard and
Lube India Limited by the Esso (Acquisition of Undertakings in India) Act 1974.
Caltex Oil Refining (India) Ltd. (CORIL) was taken over by the Government of India in 1976
and merged with HPCL in 1978 by the CORIL-HPCL Amalgamation Order, 1978 Kosan Gas
Company was merged with HPCL in 1979 by the Kosangas Company Acquisition Act, 1979.
In 2003, following a petition by the Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL), the Supreme
Court of India restrained the Central government from privatising Hindustan Petroleum
and Bharat Petroleum without the approval of Parliament.
As counsel for the CPIL, Rajinder Sachar and Prashant Bhushan said that the only way to
disinvest in the companies would be to repeal or amend the Acts by which they were nationalised
in the 1970s. As a result, the government would need a majority in both houses to push through
any privatisation.
HPCL has been steadily growing over the years. The refining capacity increased from 5.5 million
metric tonnes (MMT) in 1984/85 to 14.80 million metric tonnes as of March 2013. On the
financial front, the net income form sales/operations grew from ₹2687 crores in 1984–1985
to ₹2,06,529 crores in financial year 2012–2013. During FY 2013-14, its net profit was 1740
crores.
Operations
Infrastructure to support its core business. The data center is at Hitech city in Hyderaba HPCL
operates two major refineries.producing a wide variety of petroleum fuels and specialties, one in
Mumbai (West Coast) of 6.5 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) capacity and the other
in Visakhapatnam,
A joint venture with Mittal Energy Investments Pte. Ltd. HPCL) has signed a memorandum of
understanding with the Government of Rajasthan for setting up a refinery near Barmer. It would
be operated under a joint venture company (JVC) called HPCL-Rajasthan Refinery Limited.
HPCL also owns and operates the largest lubricant refinery in India producing lube base oils of
international standards, with a capacity of 335 TMT. This refinery accounts for over 40% of
India's total lube base oil production. Presently HPCL produces over 300+ grades of lubes,
specialities and greases.
The marketing network of HPCL consists of 13 zonal offices in major cities and 101 regional
offices[11] facilitated by a supply and distribution infrastructure comprising terminals, aviation
service facilities, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bottling plants, lube filling plants, inland relay
depots, retail outlets (petrol pumps) and LPG and lube distributorships.
HPCL has state-of-the-art information technology
9. Products
Am HP petrol pump in Khammam
HP cooking gas delivery vehicle
Petrol is known as motor spirit in the oil industry. HPCL markets the product through its
retail pumps all over India. Its principle consumers are personal vehicle owners.
Diesel is known as high speed diesel in the oil industry. HPCL markets the products through
its retail pumps as well as terminals and depots. Its consumers are regular auto owners,
transport agencies, industries, etc.
Lubricants: HPCL is the market leader in lubricants and associated products. It commands
over 30% of market share in this sector. The popular brands of HP lubes are Laal Ghoda, HP
Milcy, Thanda Raja, Koolgard, Racer4
Liquified petroleum gas: The HPCL brand of LPG is a popular brand across India for
domestic and industrial uses.
Aviation turbine fuel: With major air service facilities in all major airports of India, HPCL is
a key player in this sector supplying ATF to major airlines. It has an accomplishment of sorts
to supply fuel to US.
Emulsions
10. Refinery
HPCL has a number of refineries in India. Some are listed below:
Mumbai Refinery: 6.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) capacity
Visakhapatnam Refinery: 8.3 MMT at Visakhapatnam
Mangalore Refinery Pvt. Ltd.: 9.69 MMT at Mangalore, Karnataka (HPCL has a 16.65%
stake).
Guru Gobind Singh Refinery: 9 MMT at Bathinda, Punjab (HPCL and Mittal Energy each
have a 49% stake).
Barmer Refinery: 9 MMT capacity. It is a joint venture with the Rajasthan Government
International rankings
HPCL is a Fortune Global 500 company as per the ranking of 2013 and was ranked at
position 259. HPCL has been ranked at position 367 as per the latest ranking of 2016.
HPCL was featured on the Forbes Global 2000 list for 2013 at position 1217.
It was the 10th most valuable brand in India according to an annual survey conducted
by Brand Finance and The Economic Times in 2010.
Major ongoing projects
Rewari Kanpur Pipeline
Mangalore-Bangalore LPG Pipeline (MHMSPL Pipeline)
Visakh Refinery Modernization Project
13. CSR Objectives
1. HPCL will focus its CSR activities on local communities around which the
Company lives and operates like Refineries, Terminals, Depots, LPG Plants,
Pipelines, Aviation Stations, Lube Blending Plants, Project locations and other
offices, etc. HPCL is committed to allocate at least 60% of the CSR Budget for
these local communities.
2. HPCL will implement CSR activities to empower weaker, less privileged and
marginalized sections of the society to create Social Capital.
CSR Projects
HPCL, as a responsible Corporate Citizen, has practiced the CSR model of "Creating Shared
Values", by reaching out to the stakeholders, community and society who are directly or
indirectly involved in its business operations. It has identified four focus areas for its CSR
Programs - Child Care & Education, Health Care, Skill Development and Community
Development to make a difference to the underprivileged. HPCL’s CSR activities primarily
focuses on identifying gaps in the existing system of the delivery to society and intervening
meaningfully with them, so as to create a long-term, sustainable impact; rather than create
parallel systems.
14. Board of directors
Mr. M.K.Surana: Chairman and Managing Director
Mr. Mukesh Kumar Surana, has taken charge as Chairman & Managing Director - Hindustan
Petroleum Corporation Limited effective April 01, 2016. Prior to this, he served as Chief
Executive Officer, Prize Petroleum Company Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary and upstream arm
of HPCL since September 2012.
A Mechanical Engineer with Master’s degree in Financial Management, Mr. Surana joined
HPCL in the year 1982. During his career spanning over 33 years in Petroleum Industry, Mr.
Surana has handled a wide range of responsibilities including leadership positions in Refineries,
Corporate, Information Systems and upstream business of HPCL. He has been closely involved
in Strategy Formulation, Business Process Re-engineering, Major Projects Implementation,
Refinery Operations, Corporation wide ERP Implementation, Acquisition and Management of
upstream assets etc.
Functional Directors
Mr. P K Joshi: Director- Human Resources
Mr. Pushp Kumar Joshi took charge as Director - Human Resources effective August 01, 2012.
Prior to this he was holding key portfolios in Human Resources viz. Executive Director – HRD,
and Head – HR of Marketing Division.
A Bachelor of Law and an alumnus of XLRI, Jamshedpur, Mr. Pushp Kumar Joshi joined HPCL
in 1986. Since then he has held various key positions in Human Resources and Industrial
Relations functions at HQO, Marketing and Refineries Divisions of HPCL.
He has been responsible for the design and deployment of key HR policies and practices that are
employee oriented and aim at building high performance culture.
He spearheaded various HR practices with strong business focus in HPCL viz; Project Akshay –
the leadership development programme, Productivity Improvement Initiatives, leveraged the IT
Platform for Internal Customer care, various Technical & Behavioral training programs,
15. Mr. Ramaswamy: Director –Finance
Mr. J Ramaswamy took charge as Director – Finance effective 1st October 2015. Prior to his
taking over as Director – Finance, Mr. Ramaswamy was Executive Director – Corporate Finance
of HPCL for over 2 years.
A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Mr. Ramaswamy brings
with him rich experience of over 3 decades in handling various challenging assignments in
HPCL in the field of Corporate Finance, Marketing Finance, SBU Commercial, C&MD’s Office,
Internal Audit, Vigilance, System & Procedures, and Refinery Finance.
Mr. Ramaswamy has expertise in Financial Management, and is known for strengthening
financial discipline, cost consciousness and commercial acumen in the Corporation, which is of
immense benefit to the organization. He is also credited with effective treasury management in
raising External Commercial Borrowing, Debentures and various other types of financial
instruments at a very competitive interest rate as compared with the Industry.
He has various academic distinctions to his credit, and is a key technical speaker in in-house
capability building seminars and workshops.
Mr. S Jeyakrishnan: Director - Marketing
Mr. S Jeyakrishnan took charge as Director (Marketing) of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
Limited effective 1st November 2016. Prior to this, he was the Executive Director (Retail) of
HPCL.
An alumni of Madras University, Mr. S Jeyakrishnan joined HPCL in 1981 and has a rich and
varied experience across the spectrum of Petroleum marketing. He is known for his participative
leadership style and believes in leading his teams from the front, consistently delivering high
performance despite all odds.
During a career spanning over 35 years, he has led large teams in the Marketing functions and
held Leadership positions including General Manager- East Zone, Executive Director – Business
Development & Corporate Affairs,
16. Corporate Governance in HPCL
Implementation
HPCL has taken necessary steps to comply with the requirement and spirit of Corporate
Governance.
HPCL lays special emphasis on conducting its affairs within the framework policies, internal and
external regulations and in a transparent manner. Being a Government Company, its activities
are subject to review by several external agencies like the Comptroller & Auditor General of
India (CAG), the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Parliamentary Committees, Statutory
Auditors etc.
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Decision making process
Like any other corporate, at the apex level is the HPCL Board of Directors (The Board). The
Board has constituted several sub-committees, such as the Committee of Functional Directors
(CFD), the Audit Committee, the Investment Committee, the Remuneration Committee, the
Investor Grievance Committee and CSR and Sustainability Development Committee. The
composition of these Committees is given in this Report. The meetings of these committees are
convened on need basis and minutes of these meetings are placed for information of the Board.
Majority of the members of the Committees except the CFD are Independent Non-Executive or
Government nominated Directors with the Whole Time Directors playing a facilitating role.
The Corporation has constituted an Executive Council comprising of Chairman & Managing
Director, the Functional Directors and the SBU Heads of the Corporation. This council discusses
important issues concerning the organization, analyses the same and recommend the ‘way
forward’ in respect of matters discussed. Emphasis is laid on team approach, mutual support of
functions and joint deliberations on issues by the council which has enhanced further the
decision making process. It has thus facilitated an integrated thinking process and an aligned
approach across the Corporation for achieving the Corporate Vision and each one of the
aspirational aspects contained in the Vision Statement.
17. Services and products
HP Gas,
The HPCL brand of LPG, is what keeps the fire burning in millions of Indian homes.
Bottled at 44 LPG Bottling Plants throughout the country with a total capacity of over 3610
thousand metric tonnes per annum (TMTPA), HP Gas reaches you after thorough checking at
every stage right from bottling to distribution. That is what makes HP Gas synonymous with
Safety.
Lubricants
HP Lubrants is Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's (HPCL) umbrella brand for
manufacturing and marketing various lubricants and specialty products.
A vital part of HPCL, HP Lubricants is India's largest lubricant marketer, which markets more
than 450 grades of lubricants, specialties and greases manufactured in state of the art blending
plants spread across India. The grades manufactured by HP Lubricants find applications in
automotive, industrial, mining & construction, agriculture, fishing, defence, railways among
others. HP Lubricants is especially dominant in Industrial Oils and has the highest market share
in this segment comprising all industrial Oil Applications.
Petrol pumps
HP Retail Business unit of HPCL is engaged in making available automotive fuels/ lubricants
and other value added services for the automobile / private transport sector across the country,
through a dedicated network of Retail Outlets, commonly known as Petrol Pumps. The Retail
unit is so named, as it involves dispensing fuels of relatively smaller volumes to the vehicle fuel
tank.
The main products delivered include Diesel, Petrol, Turbojet, Power, AutoLPG, CNG and
lubricants required for various vehicles, which are supplied at the Petrol pumps. In addition,
Products for cashless transactions, like Co-branded cards, Fleet cards and other loyality cards
have been developed for the convenience of customers. The Retail Business unit is also
responsible for the supply of subsidised Kerosene under the Public Distribution System (PDS) to
the nominated wholesalers appointed by the State Governments, basis the allocation plan
provided by the respective State Governments..
At our Petrol Pumps, we believe in Maintenance. Maintenance, not only of the vehicle, but of
a steady relationship with our consumer. And to do so, providing evenbetter and efficient
services. We take care of not only your fuelling needs, but complete vehicle care. We stock
related products like tyres, batteries and accessories, so you don't have to go shop-hopping. All
our other value-added services ensure that your vehicle is well looked after.
18. Pipelines
is the most cost effective, energy efficient, safe and environment friendly mode of transportation
of petroleum products. They ease the overburdened Rail & Road infrastructure and minimise the
environmental impacts arising out of Rail & Road transportation. Pipelines play a significant role
in meeting the demand of petroleum products in India.
HPCL has laid pipelines for transportation of Petroleum Products to ensure product availability
to its Consumers and the Public at large.
19. HP Aviation... Leading Jet fuel supplier in India
Hindustan Petroleum (as Esso and Caltex prior to 1974) has been providing aviation refueling (Aviation
Turbine Fuel - ATF) services at various airports in India for more than half a century. To know more about
HP Aviation, also fondly called "Hindustan" Aviation
20. JOINT Ventures & Subsidiaries
Joint Ventures
HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd. (HMEL)
HMEL is a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd and Mittal Energy
Investments Pte. Ltd (MEI), Singapore, an L N Mittal Group Company. The Company was
incorporated on 13th December 2000. The authorized share capital of the company is Rs 10,000
crore. As of 31st March 2016, paid up capital of HMEL is Rs. 8,041.10 crore. HPCL has 48.99%
equity participation in HMEL. HMEL has built a Greenfield refinery of 9 MMTPA capacity
called the Guru Gobind Singh Refinery (GGSR) at Bathinda, in the State of Punjab. The refinery
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Hindustan Colas Pvt. Ltd. (HINCOL)
HINCOL is a joint venture company promoted by HPCL and Colas S.A. of France, and was
incorporated on July 17, 1995. HINCOL has an authorised share capital of Rs. 30 crore. HPCL
has 50% equity participation in HINCOL. As on 31st March 2016, paid up capital of HINCOL is
Rs. 9.45 crore.
HINCOL has grown steadily over the years to establish itself as the clear market leader in
manufacturing and marketing of Bitumen Emulsions, Modified Bitumen and other value added
bituminous products. HINCOL owns and operates 8 strategically located, ISO 9001/14001 &
OHSAS 18001 certified Plants.
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South Asia LPG Co Pvt. Ltd. (SALPG)
South Asia LPG Company Pvt. Ltd. (SALPG), a Joint Venture Company with M/s. Total Gas
and Power India (a wholly owned subsidiary of Total, France) was incorporated on 16th
November 1999. SALPG has an authorized share capital of Rs. 100 crore. HPCL has 50% equity
participation in SALPG. As of 31st March 2016, paid up capital of SALPG is Rs. 100 crore.
SALPG has an underground Cavern Storage of 60 TMT capacity and associated receiving &
despatch facilities at Visakhapatnam in December 2007. SALPG Cavern is the first-of-its-kind in
South and South East Asia, and ranks among the deepest Caverns in the World. The commercial
operations commenced in January 2008.
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21. Bhagyanagar Gas Ltd. (BGL)
Bhagyanagar Gas Ltd. (BGL) was incorporated on 22nd August 2003 as a Joint Venture
Company with GAIL (India) Ltd for distribution and marketing of environmental friendly fuels
(green fuels) viz. CNG and Auto LPG for use in the transportation
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Aavantika Gas Ltd
Aavantika Gas Ltd (AGL) was incorporated on 7th June 2006 as a Joint Venture Company by
GAIL (India) Ltd. and HPCL for distribution and marketing of environmental friendly fuels
(green fuels) viz. CNG and Auto LPG for use in the transportation, domestic, commercial and
industrial sectors in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
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Petro net MHB Ltd. (PMHBL)
HPCL, along with Petronet India Ltd. (PIL) promoted Petronet MHB Ltd. (PMHBL) for
construction of Mangalore-Hassan-Bangalore Pipeline. The joint venture company was
incorporated on 31st July 1998 and has an authorised share capital of Rs. 600 crore. As on 31st
March 2016, paid up capital of PMHBL is Rs. 548.71 crore. In April 2003, ONGC joined as a
strategic partner in PMHBL. In August 2016, PIL’s sold its entire stake equally to HPCL and
ONGC.
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Mangalore Refineries and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL)
MRPL is a joint venture company of M/s Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and
M/s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) having a refining capacity of 15 MMTPA
in Mangalore. The company was incorporated on 7th March 1988 by M/s Hindustan Petroleum
Corporation Limited (HPCL) and M/s IRIL & associates (AV Birla Group) as promoters. In
2003, ONGC acquired the shareholding of A.V. Birla Group and infused Rs.600 crores making
MRPL a subsidiary of ONGC. HPCL's equity stands at 16.96%.
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22. Mumbai Aviation Fuel Farm Facility Pvt. Ltd. (MAFFFL)
Mumbai Aviation Fuel Farm Facility Pvt. Ltd. (MAFFFL) is a Joint Venture Company (JVC)
comprising of Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (MIAL), Indian Oil Corporation
Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum
Corporation Limited (HPCL) with equity holding of 25% each. The Company was incorporated
on February 26, 2010 and has an authorised capital of Rs 300 crore.
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GSPL India Gas net Ltd (GIGL) and GSPL India Transco Ltd
(GITL)
GSPL India Gasnet Ltd. (GIGL) and GSPL India Transco Ltd. (GITL) were incorporated on 13th
October 2011 as subsidiaries of Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL). The authorised share
capitals of GIGL and GITL as on 31st March, 2016 were Rs. 2,000 crore and Rs. 2,200 crore
respectively.
Pursuant to signing Joint Venture Agreements on 30th April 2012 with Gujarat State Petronet
Limited (GSPL), IOCL and BPCL (Equity holding: GSPL- 52%; IOCL- 26%; HPCL – 11% and
BPCL – 11%), HPCL has become an equity partner in GIGL and GITL. As on 31st March 2016,
paid up capitals of GIGL and GITL were Rs. 202.02 crore and Rs. 165 crore respectively.
GIGL will lay two cross-country gas pipelines viz 1,640 KM Mehsana (Gujarat) to Bathinda
(Punjab) Pipeline and 740 KM Bathinda (Punjab) to Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) Pipeline.
GITL will lay 1,746 KM pipeline from Mallavaram (Andhra Pradesh) to Bhilwara (Rajasthan).
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HPCL Shapoorji Energy Pvt. Ltd. (HSEPL)
HPCL Shapoorji Energy Pvt. Ltd. (HSEPL) was incorporated on 15th October 2013 as a Joint
Venture Company with SP Ports Private Limited (SPPPL) [a wholly owned subsidiary of
Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure Capital Company Ltd (SPICCL)]. HSEPL has an authorized
share capital of Rs 50 crore. HPCL has 50% equity participation in HSEPL. As on 31st March
2016, paid up capital of HSEPL is Rs. 23 crore.
HSEPL was formed to build and operate 5 MMTPA LNG regasification terminal at Chhara Port
in Gir Somnath District of Gujarat. The key LNG terminal facilities includes Marine Facilities
for LNG carrier berthing, Tanks and Storage Facilities, Re- Gasification Facility.
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25. SWOT Analysis
Strength
1. HPCL is one of India's major oil and gas company
2. Hindustan Petroleum operates largest Lube refinery in India
3. Large product portfolio including oil, natural gas, lubricants etc
4. HPCL owns and operates the largest Lube Refinery in India producing Lube Base Oils of
international standards
5. Produces over 300+ grades of Lubes, Specialties and Greases
6. More than 11,000+ people are employed with HPCL
7. HPCL has refineries in Mumbai, Vishakapatnam, Mangalore, Bhatinda and Rajasthan
8. Strong backing of the Indian government gives it financial stability
Weakness
1. Intense competition from other PSU's and international oil companies means limited
market share
2. Government intervention often disrupts operations efficiency
Opportunities
1. HPCL can tap the increasing fuel/oil prices and increase margins
2. Increasing demand for natural gas in transport and industries
3. HPCL can focus on partnerships and international growth to expand export market
4. Acquisition and tei-ups to strengthen its market position
Threats
1. Government regulations can affect HPCL's performance
2. High Competition from other players
3. Fluctuating market and crude prices can reduce profitability for HPCL