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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About BPCL

  • 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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