The first-ever ship-to-ship LPG operation was carried out at Kolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

The first-ever ship-to-ship LPG operation was carried out at Kolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: October 19 2021

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited carried out the first-ever ship-to-ship (STS) LPG transfer operation on the Indian coast (BPCL).
This operation at HDC reduces the time required for a daughter vessel to travel from BPCL's other location for STS operations by 7-9 days, resulting in a savings of approximately USD 3,50,000 per voyage on the part of BPCL.
HDC, SMP, Kolkata pioneered the exploration of STS Operations of LPG within its limits to handle fully laden vessels and requested Customs Authorities to allow such operations.

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BPCL: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) operates in the petroleum industry in India. The company operates in a single segment - Refinery and Marketing activities which includes downstream petroleum sector. They are also engaged in the Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons (E&P).
Founded: 1952

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