Industrial Tourism
HPCL Visakh Refinery
Malkapuram, 8km from city
About the Place
HPCL Visakh Refinery is a major industrial landmark of Visakhapatnam, commissioned in 1957 as India's first oil refinery on the east coast. It processes crude oil into essential fuels and petrochemical products. Sprawling over a large industrial estate in Malkapuram, its towers, flare stacks, and spherical gas storage tanks are illuminated beautifully at night, visible from viewpoints like Ross Hill and Dolphin's Nose.
Best Time to VisitOctober to March
TimingsRestricted Access
Entry FeeRestricted Access
Distance8 km from city center
Key Highlights & Activities
Fractionating Columns
LPG Storage Spheres
Industrial Flare Stack
Petrochemical Processing
How to Reach
Located in Malkapuram industrial corridor, reachable via Scindia road.
Traveler Tips
- •Visits are restricted to educational tours and personnel
- •Beautifully lit at night, can be seen from the Dolphin's Nose viewpoint
- •Follow industrial safety norms
User Rating
4.1
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