Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to dedicate Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited’s (MRPL) Devangonthi Marketing Terminal in Bengaluru to the nation on November 13, 2026. Developed at an investment of ₹330 crore, the state-of-the-art facility is expected to strengthen Karnataka’s energy infrastructure, improve fuel supply reliability and support the region’s growing industrial and economic requirements.
Spread across 20 acres, the terminal is connected to MRPL’s Mangaluru refinery through the 363-km Petronet Mangalore–Hassan–Bangalore Pipeline. With a total storage capacity of 77,000 kilolitres, it will handle petrol, diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), catering to Bengaluru airport, MRPL’s HiQ retail outlets, oil marketing companies and industrial consumers.
The facility is equipped with 10 automated truck-loading bays, advanced digital control systems and dedicated infrastructure for biofuel blending. These features are designed to improve operational efficiency while meeting modern safety and environmental standards.
A key environmental benefit of the project is the shift from long-distance road transportation of fuel to pipeline-based movement, particularly through the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats. This transition is estimated to prevent approximately 40,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually while also contributing to improved road safety.
The terminal will further support India’s clean energy transition through dedicated storage and blending facilities for ethanol and biodiesel. Its infrastructure is expected to facilitate the integration of biofuels into the regional fuel distribution network. Beyond strengthening energy supply infrastructure, the project is expected to generate more than 280 direct and indirect employment opportunities. It will also support the expansion of fuel distribution networks and encourage industrial activity across Karnataka and neighbouring markets.
The Devangonthi Marketing Terminal represents an important addition to MRPL’s fuel distribution infrastructure, strengthening connectivity between its Mangaluru refinery and major consumption centres in the Bengaluru region. Its pipeline connectivity and storage capabilities are expected to enhance the reliability of fuel supplies to aviation, retail and industrial customers.
The dedication of the terminal to the nation marks another step in MRPL’s contribution to India’s energy security, sustainable infrastructure development and economic growth. The project reflects the company’s continued focus on strengthening fuel supply systems while supporting more efficient and environmentally responsible energy transportation.
