Cabinet nod for BPCL’s Oman investment
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in investment by Bharat Petroleum Corporation in its Oman arm, Bharat Oman Refineries to a maximum of Rs 3,000 crore.
“The investment amount could be enhanced up to a maximum of Rs. 3,000 crore by way of subscription of convertible warrants/other instruments giving right to convert it into equity shares to be issued by BORL...” the government said in a release. “Besides it will enhance the availability of petroleum products in the Northern and Central parts of the country, industrial development of Madhya Pradesh and substantial increase in employment and tax earnings in the state,” the release added.
The Cabinet also approved the use of 400 hectares of un-cultivable farm land in Rajasthan for the setting up of a solar power plant of capacity exceeding 200 MW.
“The land is presently in possession of National Seeds Corporation.