21/03/2024
MoS, P&NG visits IndianOil locations in Haldwani
Mr Rameswar Teli, Minister of State (MoS), Petroleum & Natural Gas and Labour & Employment, visited Haldwani Bottling Plant (BP), a 60 TMTPA capacity LPG BP under Uttar Pradesh State Office-2 (UPSO-2) on March 19, 2024. Mr R Rajendran, CGM (LPG), UPSO-2, accorded him a warm welcome in the presence of Ms Sadhana Vasudeva, CM (LPG-Ops), UPSO-2, and Haldwani BP officials. The officials presented Mr Teli with a comprehensive overview of the facilities available and the markets served by the Bottling Plant. MoS praised the diligent maintenance of BP despite its 36 years of operation since 1988. While taking the BP’s overview, followed by discussions with the team, Mr Teli emphasised the importance of a robust supply chain and instructed to take all necessary steps to ensure the prompt distribution of LPG cylinders in Uttarakhand. Assurances were made to the MoS that the full demand for Uttarakhand markets would be met, with the upcoming commissioning of the Sitarganj BP expected to further enhance supplies. Mr Rajendran shared that Sitarganj BP commissioning will meet any spurt in LPG demand, as the BP can bottle 36000 cylinders a day in two shifts operation, against 15000 cylinders bottled by Haldwani BP. He assured the MoS that any LPG demand for Uttarkhand will be met in full in years to come, and supplies will be ensured within 24 hours of the date and time of refill booking. Mr Teli expressed satisfaction and conveyed his appreciation to the LPG team. MoS also visited the licensed area of BP and was impressed with the maintenance and cleanliness of its premises and leakage-free carousel area. As part of a green & clean gesture of environmental sustainability, Mr Teli also planted saplings at the premises. On the same day, Mr Rameswar Teli visited Haldwani Depot (Lalkuan) to review and inspect the location. Mr R Rajendran welcomed him by presenting a potted plant and ‘shawl’. Mr Mayank Goyal, Senior Depot Manager presented a brief overview of the location, covering its operational and safety aspects as well as highlights. MoS interacted with the team, praised the cleanliness of the location, and advised all to continue working in the same dedicated manner. During the visit, Mr Teli also took a first-hand experience of Truck Driving Simulator meant to train the TT crew at the location. He motivated all employees to think beyond the call of duty and work towards development of the nation. He also planted a sapling on the Depot premises to mark the visit.
