Reliance Halts Russian Crude at Jamnagar SEZ Refinery to Comply with EU Sanctions.
Reliance Industries Ltd has stopped processing Russian crude at its export-only SEZ refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, as it moves to comply with European Union sanctions targeting Russian energy. Existing inventories of Russian crude are being processed, but from December 1, all exports from the SEZ refinery will be made solely from non-Russian oil.
A company spokesperson said, “We have stopped importing Russian crude into our SEZ refinery with effect from November 20. The transition has been completed ahead of schedule to ensure full compliance with product-import restrictions coming into force in January 2026.”
The move follows EU, US, and UK sanctions that restrict the import and sale of fuels derived from Russian crude. Reliance, India’s largest buyer of Russian oil, had previously sourced about half of India’s discounted Russian crude shipments, mostly from Rosneft and Lukoil. The company has been recalibrating imports since US sanctions were imposed, while continuing domestic refining operations.
“All pre-committed shipments as of October 22, 2025, are being honoured. Cargoes arriving on or after November 20 will be processed at the domestic refinery,” the company added. The Jamnagar complex, the world’s largest single-site refinery, exports fuels to markets including Europe and the US, making compliance critical to its global operations.
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