Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the successful commissioning of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (HPCL) Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at the Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh, calling it a decisive step in India’s journey towards energy security and self-reliance.

The Prime Minister said the state-of-the-art facility would strengthen the country’s efforts to enhance energy independence, in line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Responding to a post by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on X, the Prime Minister said the commissioning of the facility adds significant momentum to India’s push for energy security and self-sufficiency in the sector.