West Bengal CM pledges land for Indian Oil's Haldia refinery expansion

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the state will earmark land for Indian Oil Corporation's planned expansion at its Haldia refinery. The project seeks to boost refining capacity and add new petrochemical units, but has been awaiting a clear decision on land availability. Banerjee assured that the required acreage will be identified and released without delay. Officials from Indian Oil are slated to meet state representatives next week to finalise the land transfer and set a project timeline. The expansion, valued at several hundred crore rupees, is expected to generate significant local employment and reinforce West Bengal's push to attract energy sector investment.