PM Modi to Dedicate MRPL Devangonthi Terminal at Rs 330 Crore

MRPL Devangonthi terminal, developed with an investment of Rs 330 crore, is set to strengthen Karnataka's petroleum storage and fuel distribution infrastructure as Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates the facility to the nation on November 13, 2026.

Developed by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), the terminal is expected to improve fuel supply reliability across Bengaluru and neighbouring markets.

The company said the project would help in "strengthening Karnataka's energy infrastructure" while supporting the region's growing economic and industrial requirements.

The facility connects MRPL's Mangaluru refinery with major fuel consumption centers through an established pipeline network.

Key Highlights

• Rs 330 crore investment in the Devangonthi marketing terminal.
• Storage capacity of 77,000 kiloliters across 20 acres.
• Connected to MRPL's Mangaluru refinery through a 363-km pipeline.
• Expected to avoid approximately 40,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.

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How Will MRPL Devangonthi Terminal Strengthen Fuel Supply?

Spread across 20 acres, the MRPL Devangonthi terminal has a storage capacity of 77,000 kiloliters. It will handle three major petroleum products:

• Motor spirit (petrol)
• High-speed diesel
• Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF)

The facility will cater to Bengaluru airport, MRPL's HiQ retail outlets, oil marketing companies and industrial consumers. This is expected to improve fuel availability for commercial, aviation and industrial requirements across Karnataka.

How Will the 363-km Pipeline Reduce Fuel Transportation Emissions?

The MRPL Devangonthi terminal receives finished petroleum products from the company's Mangaluru refinery through the 363-km Petronet Mangalore-Hassan-Bangalore Pipeline.

Pipeline-based transportation is expected to reduce dependence on long-distance road movement, particularly through the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats.

According to MRPL, the shift is estimated to avoid approximately 40,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually while reducing road safety risks associated with fuel transportation.

What Does the Terminal Mean for MRPL's Fuel Distribution Network?

The MRPL Devangonthi terminal includes additional infrastructure to improve fuel handling and distribution efficiency.

Its operational features include:

• 10 automated truck-loading bays.
• Digital control systems.
• Dedicated ethanol and biodiesel storage and blending facilities.
• Infrastructure supporting more than 280 direct and indirect employment opportunities.

The project also strengthens MRPL's downstream marketing infrastructure by improving its ability to supply petroleum products to retail, aviation and industrial customers.

With the Rs 330 crore investment, MRPL is expanding its distribution capabilities beyond refining and strengthening its presence in Karnataka's petroleum supply network.