Wax Project: NRL has identified the Wax Project for production of high value paraffin and micro-crystalline wax utilizing inherent properties of Assam Crude. A draft Detailed Feasibility Project (DFR) has been prepared through M/s Engineers India Limited and a financial appraisal of the project as well as market survey has recently been carried out. The proposal for implementing the project is being put up for necessary approval.

Naphtha Splitter Unit: In order to supply 160 TMTPA of petrochemical grade Naphtha to the proposed Assam Gas Cracker Project as feed stock, the process package for a Naphtha Splitter Unit within the Refinery has been prepared. M/s Engineers India Limited has been engaged for preparation of the Basic Engineering and Design Package (BEDP) and the process of selection of the project management consultant (PMC) has been initiated.

Euro-IV MS Production: Studies have been carried out in-house at NRL and through process licensor of the Motor Spirit Plant, M/s Axens of France for production of Euro-IV MS in Numaligarh Refinery. A trial batch of Euro-IV MS has been successfully produced in the refinery