Overview
Nepal Oil Nigam (Nepal Oil Corporation Limited - NOC) offers a range of services essential for the energy supply and infrastructure of Nepal. These services include:
1. Importation of Petroleum Products
- Nepal Oil Nigam is responsible for the importation of various petroleum products including petrol, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). All petroleum products are currently imported from India.
2. Transportation and Distribution
- The corporation manages the transportation of imported petroleum products from India to various storage depots across Nepal. This includes using tank trucks and pipelines, such as the Motihari-Amlekhganj pipeline, to ensure efficient and cost-effective transportation.
- It also oversees the distribution of these products to consumers through a network of over 1,563 private dealers and LP Gas distributors.
3. Storage Facilities
- Nepal Oil Nigam maintains a storage capacity of 60,384 kiloliters of petroleum products across various depots in Nepal. This ensures that there is a steady supply to meet the country’s demand.
4. Pipeline Infrastructure
- The corporation has established a pipeline from Motihari (India) to Amlekhganj (Nepal) to transport diesel, significantly reducing transportation costs and improving the quality of the product delivered to consumers.
- Plans are in place to extend pipeline networks, such as the Amlekhganj-Chitwan and Siliguri-Charali pipelines, to enhance fuel transportation efficiency.
5. Price Management
- Nepal Oil Nigam regularly adjusts the pricing of petroleum products based on a 15-day automatic pricing system, which is aligned with international oil prices and the rates provided by India.
6. Quality Control and Pollution Management
- The corporation has established a dedicated Quality & Pollution Control Department to maintain the quality of petroleum products throughout the supply chain and to mitigate pollution.
- It conducts regular laboratory testing and inspections to prevent adulteration and ensure that products meet strict quality standards.
7. Safety and Environmental Awareness
- NOC is actively involved in educating stakeholders and the public about fuel conservation, safety measures, and the environmental impacts of petroleum usage. The corporation promotes the use of unleaded petrol to reduce vehicular emissions and pollution.
8. Support for Aviation Sector
- Nepal Oil Nigam also provides specialized services to the aviation sector by supplying aviation fuel through its dedicated aviation fuel depots.
9. Employee Training and Development
- The corporation offers training programs for its employees, focusing on quality control, pollution management, safety precautions, and engineering practices, often in collaboration with the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
These services provided by Nepal Oil Nigam are crucial in meeting the energy needs of Nepal while ensuring the safety, quality, and environmental sustainability of petroleum products in the country.
