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The Hindu
13-07-2025
- The Hindu
MRPL gas leak: Six staff booked over death of two coworkers
The city police have registered a case against the Factory Manager, Chief General Manager, General Manager and three other staff members of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) by charging them with negligence which led to the death of two MRPL workers, allegedly due to the leakage of hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S)gas, while on duty in the Oil Movement Area (OMS) on Saturday morning. The six staff members against whom the case was booked were in charge of the OMS, according to police. The police said Assistant Operation Officers P. Bijil Prasad, 35, of Kerala and Deep Chandra Bhartiya, 33, of Prayagraj, died after they inhaled H2S gas when they went over a tank in the OMS area to check a minor leakage of the gas on it. In the complaint to Surathkal Police, Anita, wife of Bharatiya, said field operator P. Prasath checked the roof of FB29A tank around 5 a.m. on Saturday and reported to the OMS control room about a leak of H 2 S gas at the rooftop and a peacock lying dead over there. Around 7 a.m., the OMS control room asked Prasad, who was on morning shift, to check the roof of the same tank. Prasad went to the roof to check. When there was no response from him on the walkie-talkie for nearly 30 minutes, Bharatiya and his colleague, Balbeer, went to check. Prasad was found lying unconscious on the rooftop, and immediately Bhartiya too collapsed there itself. Mr. Balbeer came down from the tank and called MRPL Fire and Emergency Services through the OMS control room for emergency rescue, the complaint said. Meanwhile, another field operator, Vinayak Myageri, went to the rooftop for rescue. As he felt uncomfortable after smelling H 2 S, Myageri came down from the tank, she said. The MRPL Fire services team arrived at the scene 30 minutes later, but without the necessary breathing apparatus. There was no alarm for H 2 S gas leakage, the complaint said. The Fire Services and other MRPL personnel used the breathing apparatus sets available at the nearby department to bring down Prasad and Bharatiya. They were given first aid and shifted to a private hospital in Mukka, where they died. Myageri was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kuntikana in the city. She accused Factory Manager and other officials of OMS of negligence and sought action. The police registered her complaint under Sections 106 (causing death by negligence), 125(a) (act endangering life or personal safety of others), and 287 (Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police said during the autopsy on Saturday, traces of H2S were found in the lungs of the two deceased persons. The police carried out a 'spot mahazar' on Sunday. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada, G. Santosh Kumar, said MRPL has already set up a high-level committee of Group General Managers for a detailed investigation of the incident. The district administration will look into the report of the committee and recommend necessary corrective actions, if needed, he said.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Two MRPL operators die after inhaling toxic gas during routine inspection in Mangaluru
A routine inspection at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) turned fatal on Saturday when two senior operators lost their lives after inhaling hydrogen sulfide gas inside the refinery premises, officials confirmed. Two people died in Mangaluru after inhaling toxic gas during routine inspection.(Representational) Also Read - Kannada actor Manjula Shruthi attacked by husband was stabbed in ribs, neck day after reconciliation The deceased have been identified as Deep Chandra, 33, from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, and Bijil Prasad, also 33, hailing from Kerala. Both were seasoned professionals tasked with regular inspection duties when the tragic incident unfolded. According to Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, the workers were wearing protective masks at the time of inspection. However, a minor hydrogen sulfide gas leak in the area led to them inhaling the toxic substance, causing them to collapse atop a tank platform. 'They were found unconscious and were immediately rushed to the hospital. Despite medical efforts, they could not be saved and succumbed during treatment,' Reddy said. He confirmed that the gas leak was swiftly contained by MRPL's fire and safety personnel. Also Read - 'Will they switch to metro?': Bengaluru man's post on women saving money via Shakti scheme stirs debate The exact cause of the leak is yet to be determined, but preliminary findings suggest the gas release occurred during regular inspection operations. Authorities are investigating whether any lapses in safety protocols contributed to the incident. Police said a case would be registered based on the statements provided by the families of the deceased. (With ANI inputs)
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
MRPL distributes natural protein bars to children with thalassemia, sickle cell disease
For the second consecutive year, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) distributed natural protein bars to 100 children affected by thalassemia and sickle-cell anaemia at the Government Wenlock Hospital in Mangaluru on Wednesday. Distribution of natural protein bars, which contain almond and coconut, was part of activities under Swachhata Pakhwada 2025. Senior specialist and head of Wenlock Hospital's Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion department, Sharath Kumar, said that the consumption of natural protein bars provides much-needed nutritional support to boost the health of these children. The quantity of natural bars given by MRPL covers the needs of each child for a period of six months, Dr. Kumar told The Hindu. Six months ago, MRPL gave each child a bag containing 15 kgs of grains, he said. MRPL General Manager Prashanth Baliga, Wenlock Hospital Superintendent D.S. Shivaprakash, Wenlock Hospital Resident Medical Officer Sudhakar and Dr. Kumar were among those who distributed natural protein bars to children on Wednesday.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
MRPL distributes personal hygiene kits to bedridden endosulfan victims
For the fourth successive year, the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) distributed personal hygiene kits to bedridden endosulfan victims in Dakshina Kannada district. On Thursday, a team of MRPL officers and the district officials of the Health Department visited eight houses with bedridden endosulfan victims in Puttur taluk and handed over kits. In another seven days, the kits will be delivered to all 210 bedridden victims in Puttur, Belthangady, Bantwal, Sullia, and Mangaluru taluks, an official from the office of the District Endosulfan Nodal Officer told The Hindu. The personal hygiene kit contained, among other items, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a bath towel, shampoo, and floor cleaner. The kit also contained packets of dry fruits. The kit was provided by MRPL through its CSR funds as part of the firm's Swachhata Pakhwada activities. There were 54 bedridden victims in Puttur taluk, 55 in Belthangady, 42 in Sullia, 31 in Mangaluru and 28 in Bantwal taluks. MRPL general manager Prashanth Baliga, District Endosulfan Nodal Officer Jacintha D'Souza, and Puttur Taluk Health Officer Deepak Rai were part of the team that visited houses and distributed kits in Puttur taluk on Thursday. Victims The District Health Department has identified 4,350 endosulfan victims in Dakshina Kannada. Of this, 2,908 victims, including 210 who are bedridden and have disability of more than 60%, have been receiving a monthly pension of ₹4,000. As many as 957 victims, whose disability was between 25% and 60%, have been receiving a pension of ₹2,000.
Business Upturn
30-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Mangalore Refinery secures US patent for Iso-Butyl Benzene production technology
By Aman Shukla Published on May 30, 2025, 16:57 IST Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has been awarded a United States patent for its method of preparing iso-Butyl Benzene (i-BB), a key intermediate used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The patented process, developed in-house, had previously received recognition through an Indian patent. The patented method centers on a side-chain alkylation process that converts a low-value captive stream into iso-Butyl Benzene using a specially engineered catalyst. This catalyst, developed at MRPL's Innovation Centre, is designed to achieve high conversion efficiency and selectivity toward the i-BB product. Iso-Butyl Benzene is an essential raw material in the synthesis of Brufen (ibuprofen), a commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). By developing this production process domestically, MRPL aims to reduce dependence on imported intermediates and enhance self-reliance in pharmaceutical ingredient supply. As part of its scale-up efforts, MRPL is currently establishing a pilot plant for i-BB production. This facility will support the transition from laboratory development to commercial-scale manufacturing. The patent and ongoing pilot-scale activities reflect MRPL's focus on advancing technologies relevant to the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, supporting India's broader goals in local manufacturing and process innovation. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
