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Jamnagar Refinery

Reliance Industries' refining complex in Gujarat, the world's largest.

In 2026, Jamnagar is Reliance Industries’ refining complex in Gujarat. Its operator describes a site able to process different crude grades and serve several product markets.

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Key Question

Why does Jamnagar matter when oil supplies change?

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Background

Reliance Industries operates the Jamnagar refining complex in Gujarat, India. The company describes it as the world's largest refining complex and reports crude-processing capacity of 1.4 million barrels a day. It says the site can process many crude grades and switch products between markets. Reliance's refining profile supplies those figures and capabilities.

Jamnagar is separate from Nayara Energy's refinery at Vadinar, also in Gujarat. The two sites have different operators.

Common Questions
Who operates the Jamnagar refinery?
Reliance Industries operates the refinery complex in Gujarat, India.Source: https://www.ril.com/businesses/energy/refining-marketing
How much crude can Jamnagar process?
Reliance states crude-processing capacity of 1.4 million barrels a day.Source: https://www.ril.com/businesses/energy/refining-marketing
Why is Jamnagar important to changes in oil trade?
Reliance says the complex can process many crude grades and switch products between markets. That helps it respond when the available oil supply changes.Source: https://www.ril.com/businesses/energy/refining-marketing
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.