IOCL Refinery Panipat Project

About this Project

GISF Engineering Pvt. Ltd. successfully executed a large-scale fabrication project for the IOCL Panipat Refinery and Naphtha Cracker Complex, one of South East Asia’s largest integrated petrochemical facilities. This project highlights GISF’s strong capabilities in executing complex oil and petrochemical structural fabrication works while meeting stringent engineering and quality standards.

Certified by Engineers India Limited (EIL) for fabrication and supply of steel structural components, GISF is well-equipped to undertake critical refinery and petrochemical infrastructure projects. The Panipat Refinery project stands as a significant milestone in GISF’s oil & gas portfolio due to its scale, complexity, and national importance.

Client

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
(EPC Partner: Larsen & Toubro ECC)

Engineers India Limited, acting as the engineering consultant, and L&T ECC Group entrusted GISF Engineering with the responsibility of fabrication and supply of customized steel structures for critical refinery units. The collaboration reflects strong confidence in GISF’s engineering expertise, fabrication quality, and delivery capability for complex petrochemical projects.

Project Location

Panipat Refinery
Panipat, Haryana, India

The IOCL Panipat Refinery is a strategically important energy infrastructure facility supplying petroleum products across Haryana and the entire North-West region of India.

Scope of Work

GISF Engineering’s scope of work for the IOCL Panipat Refinery project included fabrication and supply of a wide range of oil and petrochemical structural components, such as:

HRSG structural components including Columns and Auto Weld Beams
Structural steel for CDU (Crude Distillation Unit) and VDU (Vacuum Distillation Unit)
Fabrication of platforms, gratings, and access structures
Supply of foundation bolts and piling shoes
Custom-fabricated steel structures as per EIL-approved designs

GISF successfully fabricated and supplied over 5000 metric tonnes of steel structural components, meeting the demanding specifications and tight schedules associated with refinery construction projects.

Project Scale & Importance

Total Steel Supplied: 5000+ MT
Application Areas: HRSG, CDU, VDU, refinery and petrochemical units
Industry Sector: Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals

The Panipat Refinery and Naphtha Cracker Complex plays a vital role in meeting the growing demand for petroleum products and petrochemicals across North-West India. The project contributes significantly to energy security, industrial development, and regional economic growth.

Engineering Excellence & Quality Assurance

All fabrication activities were carried out at GISF Engineering’s advanced manufacturing facility using CNC machines, automated welding systems, and approved fabrication procedures. Strict quality control measures were implemented at every stage, including material traceability, dimensional accuracy checks, and inspection as per EIL and refinery standards.

Given the critical nature of oil and petrochemical operations, special emphasis was placed on safety, precision, and long-term structural reliability.

Key Highlights

EIL-certified fabrication for refinery and petrochemical structures
Supply of 5000+ MT of steel structural components
Execution for one of South East Asia’s largest integrated petrochemical plants
Custom fabrication for HRSG, CDU, and VDU units
Strengthened GISF’s presence in the oil & gas infrastructure sector

Conclusion

The IOCL Refinery Panipat Project stands as a landmark achievement in GISF Engineering Pvt. Ltd.’s oil and petrochemical portfolio. By delivering high-quality, precision-fabricated steel structures for a project of national importance, GISF reinforced its position as a trusted fabrication partner for large-scale refinery and petrochemical infrastructure across India. The project reflects GISF’s commitment to engineering excellence, quality compliance, and timely execution.