It was on December 28, 1999, when Reliance launched its first refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat. One of the most complex single-site refineries, the Reliance Jamnagar Refinery became the most advanced and cost-competitive energy hub. In 2024, the refinery celebrated 25 years since its launch and became the world’s refining hub.
Reliance Jamnagar Refinery was the dream project of Dhirubhai Ambani
When Dhirubhai Ambani, Reliance Industries’ founder, wanted to open a refinery, all he got was a barren land in the desolated region of Jamnagar near a village called Motikhavdi. Many warned Dhirubhai against investing in the barren land, which had no roads, electricity, or water. People told Dhirubhai that getting people, materials, and technical support would be very difficult. But Dhirubhai, the man who was hailed for his vision, was confident about his dream and went ahead.
