Godrej Process Equipment delivers a critical LC Max Vacuum Tower to a Refinery Modernization Project in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

The Supersised equipment with a diameter of 9,600 mm is the largest equipment manufactured by Godrej Process Equipment. This Tower weighing approximately 700 tonnes and 65 metres in length will be deployed at a Residue upgradation Facility in Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to convert the heaviest Crude oils into high-quality BS-VI fuel while simultaneously increasing feedstock and product flexibility. This refinery up-gradation will process an additional 80,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

The Vacuum Tower has been manufactured and supplied from Godrej & Boyce's state-of-the-art, coastal manufacturing facility located in Dahej, Gujarat through its self-owned Sea-going jetty which enables handling of large oversized consignments.

Hussain Shariyarr, Senior Vice President & Business Head, Godrej Process Equipment said, "We are delighted to deliver the LC Max Vacuum Tower along with other fractionator columns & high-pressure vessels for the Hydrocracker unit which is one of the most critical units in a refinery. In line with our philosophy of continual improvement and capacity advancement, we have set another benchmark for us by manufacturing this tower with a 9.6 m diameter that's the maximum by Godrej so far. In addition to supplying this Key equipment for the refinery, the execution of this order is yet another contribution in achieving the goal of "Aatmanirbhar Bharat."