PNGRB issues draft amendments to refinery and gas processing safety regulations
As part of efforts to update safety standards in India's oil and gas downstream sector, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board is amending the 2023 technical and safety regulations for refineries and gas processing plants. The proposed changes focus on strengthening firefighting capacity, critical safety systems and compliance with engineering standards. Stakeholders have been invited to submit comments by 10 December 2026.
Highlights
- PNGRB has released draft 2026 regulations for public consultation, proposing amendments to safety standards for petroleum refineries and gas processing plants.
- The amendments focus on updating firefighting resources, water and foam application rates, process control, and requirements for the latest national and international safety standards.
- The consultation process will affect the industry's operational safety, resource adequacy and technical compliance. Stakeholders have been invited to submit comments by 10.12.2026.
This article was translated from the original. Read the original version by our correspondent here.
Scope of the Draft Amendments
According to a public notice from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, the regulator has drafted the “PNGRB (Technical Standards and Specifications including Safety Standards for Petroleum Refineries and Gas Processing Plants) Amendment Regulations, 2026” to revise certain provisions of the existing 2023 regulations. The initiative focuses on improving water and foam application rates, ensuring adequate firefighting resources, strengthening process control and safety systems, and updating requirements for critical safety systems to align with the latest national and international standards.The proposed amendments also aim to improve technical clarity and align regulatory requirements with relevant Indian and international standards and established engineering practices. They seek to strengthen safety, reliability and consistency in implementation.
Industry Impact and Consultation Process
This consultation process has a direct bearing on the operational safety framework for refining and gas processing assets, as the revised standards could set clearer expectations for firefighting preparedness and safety system compliance. Operators may need to review resource adequacy, safety infrastructure and technical compliance.The Board has invited feedback and comments on the draft regulations from all stakeholders, including the general public. Comments may be submitted by email or post to the Secretary, PNGRB, within 30 days of the public notice being issued, that is, by 10.12.2026.
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