Developed at an investment of Rs 330 crore, the terminal marks a significant milestone in strengthening Karnataka ’s energy infrastructure, enhancing fuel supply reliability and supporting the region’s growing economic and industrial needs. Mangaluru/ Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to dedicate to the nation Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited’s (MRPL) state-of-the-art Devangonthi Marketing Terminal in Bengaluru on Friday.
Spread across 20 acres, the terminal is connected to MRPL’s Mangaluru refinery through the 363 km Petronet Mangalore–Hassan–Bangalore pipeline. With a storage capacity of 77,000 kilolitres, the facility handles petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), catering to Bengaluru airport, MRPL’s HiQ retail outlets, oil marketing companies and industrial consumers. Equipped with 10 automated truck-loading bays, advanced digital control systems and dedicated biofuel blending facilities, the terminal combines operational efficiency with modern safety and environmental standards. This is estimated to avoid approximately 40,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, while improving road safety.
A major environmental benefit of the project is the shift from long-distance road transportation to pipeline-based fuel movement, particularly through the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats. The terminal also supports India’s clean energy transition through dedicated ethanol and biodiesel storage and blending infrastructure. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines
Beyond strengthening regional energy security, the project is expected to generate over 280 direct and indirect jobs, while facilitating the expansion of fuel distribution networks and industrial activity in Karnataka and neighbouring markets, stated Rudolph VJ Noronha, chief general manager (corporate branding and corporate communications). The project was developed at a cost of Rs 854 crore. Stay updated with the latest Mangaluru news.
Meanwhile, the PM will also inaugurate 80TMT LPG Cavern of HPCL located in Mangaluru. Download the TOI App.